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
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Recent Examples of replacement
Shortly after, Kellenberger had shoulder surgery, then a knee replacement in 2024.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
While dismantling 'Obamacare' has been a Republican mantra for over a decade, no replacement plan has been offered.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Today’s decision doesn’t cover all hormone replacements, however.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 10 Nov. 2025
Add-on options include computer coverage, sump pump backup coverage, and dwelling replacement coverage.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
While dismantling 'Obamacare' has been a Republican mantra for over a decade, no replacement plan has been offered.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Today’s decision doesn’t cover all hormone replacements, however.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 10 Nov. 2025
Add-on options include computer coverage, sump pump backup coverage, and dwelling replacement coverage.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for replacement
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The France midfielder signed from Lyon in the summer has been eased into his Premier League career after a two-month injury layoff, with Guardiola using him mostly as an impact substitute since returning to action in mid-October.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Private-sector sources, including the university’s sentiment survey, provide a partial substitute amid the blackout.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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This week’s episode — which had a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame theme — resulted in Danielle Fishel getting sent home, while Jen Affleck and former Taylor Swift backup dancer Jan Ravnik were eliminated the week before that.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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Briny oysters are the star of this dish with little backup needed.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Replacement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replacement. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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