as in substitutes
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 replacements
One such provision was set to eliminate replacements on property taxes for all political subdivisions, a measure that critics say would cut funding to essential public services such as schools and emergency services.
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Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Madagascar’s prime minister and cabinet ministers will operate on an interim basis until replacements are found.
—Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2025
How good the Cyclones will be is likely going to come down to the replacements at the other two spots.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Defensive front is struggling versus the run The Dolphins lost an 18-year NFL veteran in Calais Campbell who has probably forgotten more football than his replacements (Kenneth Grant, Jordan Phillips and Zeek Biggers) collectively know.
—Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
The damage will require asphalt and sidewalk replacements, ACHD said.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2025
To avoid this – and any costly repairs or replacements–be sure they are unplugged before walking out the door.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
The mobile application lets EBT cardholders view their benefit schedule, order card replacements, connect multiple accounts, freeze cards and block out of state and internet transactions.
—Hannah Poukish
september 19, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2025
For mainstream buyers seeking a capable 16-inch system, the key is timing—Dell’s ever-spinning carousel of deals can turn this safe bet into a standout value, earning it our Editors' Choice award for midrange desktop replacements.
—Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Madagascar’s prime minister and cabinet ministers will operate on an interim basis until replacements are found.
—Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2025
How good the Cyclones will be is likely going to come down to the replacements at the other two spots.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Defensive front is struggling versus the run The Dolphins lost an 18-year NFL veteran in Calais Campbell who has probably forgotten more football than his replacements (Kenneth Grant, Jordan Phillips and Zeek Biggers) collectively know.
—Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
The damage will require asphalt and sidewalk replacements, ACHD said.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2025
To avoid this – and any costly repairs or replacements–be sure they are unplugged before walking out the door.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
The mobile application lets EBT cardholders view their benefit schedule, order card replacements, connect multiple accounts, freeze cards and block out of state and internet transactions.
—Hannah Poukish
september 19, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2025
For mainstream buyers seeking a capable 16-inch system, the key is timing—Dell’s ever-spinning carousel of deals can turn this safe bet into a standout value, earning it our Editors' Choice award for midrange desktop replacements.
—Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replacements
substitutes
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But Sentnor was pleased with the patience the group of starters showed, noting the importance of the energy the substitutes brought to the game.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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But Moyes will be pleased by the impact made by his substitutes against Palace, Alcaraz chief among them.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Replacements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replacements. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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