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

But if the part number doesn’t exist in the master data, the company won’t be able to replenish that item later or source replacement parts when needed. — Kevin Campbell, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Officials previously said that the repair and replacement project would allow the park to meet its water supply needs for at least the next 50 years. — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026

The study affirms the safety of joint replacements, which give millions around the world a new lease on life each year. — Mike McRae 31, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026

Angel Stadium, which opened in 1966 and is the fourth oldest in baseball, needs major renovations or replacement. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 1 Sep. 2026