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
There are many plants with great seasonal interest as potential replacements.
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Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Four of the replacements – Madrigal, Meckler, Donovan Walton and José Siri – were not even on the 40-man roster two weeks ago.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
Dieticians generally frame these products as treats, not replacements.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
The work would include roof repairs, plumbing and electrical upgrades, generator replacements, and other infrastructure improvements.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 3 June 2026
That translates to roughly 5 fewer knee replacements per 100 people compared with similar adults not taking these drugs.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 June 2026
Taking weight loss drugs for at least three years could prevent thousands of knee replacements a year, The Guardian writes, citing new research.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 3 June 2026
Any midfield exits will require replacements, and a departure for Joe Willock, who is entering the final year of his contract, is anticipated, while Sandro Tonali may also leave if Newcastle’s financial demands are met, meaning up to two midfielders may be required.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Trump will have the power to fire members at his discretion, and Blanche could appoint replacements.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Four of the replacements – Madrigal, Meckler, Donovan Walton and José Siri – were not even on the 40-man roster two weeks ago.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
Dieticians generally frame these products as treats, not replacements.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
The work would include roof repairs, plumbing and electrical upgrades, generator replacements, and other infrastructure improvements.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 3 June 2026
That translates to roughly 5 fewer knee replacements per 100 people compared with similar adults not taking these drugs.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 June 2026
Taking weight loss drugs for at least three years could prevent thousands of knee replacements a year, The Guardian writes, citing new research.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 3 June 2026
Any midfield exits will require replacements, and a departure for Joe Willock, who is entering the final year of his contract, is anticipated, while Sandro Tonali may also leave if Newcastle’s financial demands are met, meaning up to two midfielders may be required.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Trump will have the power to fire members at his discretion, and Blanche could appoint replacements.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replacements
substitutes
Noun
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This is the way authoritarianism substitutes for democracy – slowly and incrementally, until the whole system suddenly tips over.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
2 June 2026
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Engineers had to come up with their own substitutes for some of the basic tools that other developers use to store code, launch websites, and set up servers.—
Bozorgmehr Sharafedin,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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“Replacements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replacements. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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