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
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of replacements
The replacements – marbles, the honeycomb candy carving game, the ddakji tile-flipping game – were chosen because any viewer anywhere could understand them within seconds.
—
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
Users can get free replacements from Insulet.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Under the agreement, the developers were required to build replacements for the community’s aging recreational amenities, which include a 20,000-square-foot clubhouse, a cafe, and tennis, shuffleboard and bocce ball courts.
—Awilda Esteras, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
From Kirk Cousins to a handful of injury replacements in 2023 to Sam Darnold in 2024 to McCarthy in 2025, O’Connell has had a carousel of starting quarterbacks in his four years and might well have a new one in 2026 with Murray.
—Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
To avoid this – and any costly repairs or replacements–be sure they are unplugged before walking out the door.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
There has not been any increase in billing irregularities related to meter replacements this winter, Wheatley said.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio must now await replacements for some of his most stable and effective starters from last season.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Their replacements should come via the draft, or Mafe and Ebiktie in Chaisson's case.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
Users can get free replacements from Insulet.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Under the agreement, the developers were required to build replacements for the community’s aging recreational amenities, which include a 20,000-square-foot clubhouse, a cafe, and tennis, shuffleboard and bocce ball courts.
—Awilda Esteras, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
From Kirk Cousins to a handful of injury replacements in 2023 to Sam Darnold in 2024 to McCarthy in 2025, O’Connell has had a carousel of starting quarterbacks in his four years and might well have a new one in 2026 with Murray.
—Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
To avoid this – and any costly repairs or replacements–be sure they are unplugged before walking out the door.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
There has not been any increase in billing irregularities related to meter replacements this winter, Wheatley said.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio must now await replacements for some of his most stable and effective starters from last season.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Their replacements should come via the draft, or Mafe and Ebiktie in Chaisson's case.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replacements
substitutes
Noun
-
The substitutes offered do not qualify as public amenities under any reasonable reading of the city’s own standards.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
-
Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering what’s changing in how fashion is made, scaled or engineered from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Replacements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replacements. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
