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

Consumers should stop use immediately and contact the companies for replacements. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026

The challenge is that a battery that performs well in one measurement may not necessarily work as a direct replacement in a real device. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2026

The high school grads the state is producing are supposed to be literate persons, but Young and Rosa have undermined that by getting rid of the tests with no replacement standards. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026

It is not yet known whether replacement dates will be scheduled. — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2026