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
But the replacements are still made of complex materials that include additives like colorants; the chemicals can react in ways the companies may not intend or understand, Boucher says.
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Matt Fuchs, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
The Nittany Lions considered possible replacements from the Big Ten early in the search.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
This would leave $50,000 for urgent camera replacements needs.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Patients are advised to check their prescription bottles and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacy for replacements or refunds.
—Amber Brenza, Health, 3 Nov. 2025
However, choosing a poor-quality liner risks requiring double replacements and leaving you with a low-end look.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025
Page realized the model of finding replacements people needed could be a good business model and left his job as an auditor.
—Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
As teams are much faster to pull the trigger on an underperforming hire, some will struggle to find competent replacements, and few will find definitive improvement.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Beyond pipe replacements, some residents on the east side have been waiting for the city to add sidewalks and underground gutters as many communities still have a ditch gutter system to manage the water, which can be problematic for nearby homes due to flooding risk.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2025
Matt Fuchs, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
The Nittany Lions considered possible replacements from the Big Ten early in the search.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
This would leave $50,000 for urgent camera replacements needs.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Patients are advised to check their prescription bottles and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacy for replacements or refunds.
—Amber Brenza, Health, 3 Nov. 2025
However, choosing a poor-quality liner risks requiring double replacements and leaving you with a low-end look.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025
Page realized the model of finding replacements people needed could be a good business model and left his job as an auditor.
—Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
As teams are much faster to pull the trigger on an underperforming hire, some will struggle to find competent replacements, and few will find definitive improvement.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Beyond pipe replacements, some residents on the east side have been waiting for the city to add sidewalks and underground gutters as many communities still have a ditch gutter system to manage the water, which can be problematic for nearby homes due to flooding risk.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replacements
substitutes
Noun
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Both coffee and tea can also serve as healthier substitutes for other drinks too.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
7 Nov. 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,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Replacements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replacements. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.
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