Synonyms of replacement

replacement

noun

ri-ˈplās-mənt 

as in substitute

a person or thing that takes the place of another

seeing that the starting quarterback was unable to play, the coach immediately called in his replacement

Synonyms & Similar Words

• substitute
• backup
• surrogate
• stand-in
• assistant
• sub
• relief
• cover
• reserve
• fill-in
• proxy
• pinch hitter
• designated hitter
• alternate
• locum tenens
• deputy
• delegate
• stopgap
• successor
• second
• representative
• apology
• agent
• makeshift
• attorney
• factor
• rep
• understudy
• assignee
• commissary
• envoy
• procurator
• reliever
• superseder

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of replacement

To avoid easy detection, the font lets publishers increase the underlying chaos by choosing from three different potential mappings for each word replacement, with the ability to encode their own and/or swap mappings from paragraph to paragraph. — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2026

Faster access to replacement components could mean fewer vehicles waiting in maintenance bays. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026

Property owners can be reimbursed up to $125 for a toilet replacement and take home complimentary water-saving devices. — Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2026

Darline Graham was sworn into office as her sibling's interim replacement and is now running to be his full-time replacement for a full term beginning in 2027. — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026