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
Irish butter may now an internationally marketable commodity, but in Swift’s day, the Irish peasantry fought back against their replacement by cattle by maiming and driving the unfortunate cattle off cliffs.
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Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 30 Sep. 2025
Washington is a sneaky-good replacement for Tyreek Hill, given his comparable speed and elusiveness.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
The United States should use its economic weapons not only to disempower the junta but also to support its replacement.
—Dan Swift, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2025
While government officials say these payments generally won't be affected, some related services could become slow such as receiving replacement cards and benefit verification services.
—ABC News, 30 Sep. 2025
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Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 30 Sep. 2025
Washington is a sneaky-good replacement for Tyreek Hill, given his comparable speed and elusiveness.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
The United States should use its economic weapons not only to disempower the junta but also to support its replacement.
—Dan Swift, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2025
While government officials say these payments generally won't be affected, some related services could become slow such as receiving replacement cards and benefit verification services.
—ABC News, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for replacement
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Messi played Allende through again one minute later for a close-range finish that reestablished the Herons’ two-goal lead, and Alba capped the scoring in the 63rd minute after receiving a pass down the left from substitute Telasco Segovia.—
Franco Panizo,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering news from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Add-on options include computer coverage, sump pump backup coverage, and dwelling replacement coverage.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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However, Joe Flacco, who started the team's first four games, will remain the backup, leaving Sanders in his third-string role.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Replacement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replacement. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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