Synonyms of replacements

replacements

noun

plural of replacement

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• substitutes
• backups
• assistants
• surrogates
• subs
• reserves
• fill-ins
• stand-ins
• covers
• proxies
• reliefs
• pinch hitters
• designated hitters
• alternates
• deputies
• delegates
• apologies
• locum tenentes
• agents
• representatives
• makeshifts
• understudies
• successors
• factors
• seconds
• reps
• commissaries
• stopgaps
• assignees
• attorneys
• envoys
• relievers
• procurators
• superseders

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of replacements

Months of haggling for replacements brought more frustration until July. — Larry Seward, CBS News, 30 July 2026

Their replacements had concerns over the use of surveillance cameras and opposed laws that barred repeat public drug users from certain areas in the city. — Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026

He was agitated by failures to land first-choice replacements for the second summer running. — George Caulkin, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Their replacements might be anonymous shadow dwellers, but that’s OK. — Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

The attacks underscore Russia's retail sector woes, with international brands withdrawing and domestic replacements often failing to satisfy. — Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

The technology is designed to work with existing substations and facilities, potentially reducing the need for lengthy shutdowns or large-scale infrastructure replacements. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026

Even before the oyster fisherman with the Totenkopf chest ink officially stepped out of the race, Dempsey’s name was being floated by an unidentified Democratic group polling Maine voters about possible replacements. — Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026

Thankfully, there are a handful of possibilities, including software/OTA updates, hardware/TCU replacements, aftermarket telematics and OBD devices, and smartphone apps to keep vehicles connected to the cloud. — Michael Harley, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026