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

The best part of two summers were spent sourcing Martinez’s successor, meaning the scouting department could provide heavily detailed reports of possible replacements. — Aston Villa, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Over the summer, CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss blew up the storied institution by firing its executive producer and key correspondents and bringing in far less experienced replacements, including several right-leaning opinion journalists. — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026

Tasks are changing before organizations have redesigned the jobs around them, while skills are losing relevance faster than many companies can develop replacements. — Kevin Chan, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026

The study affirms the safety of joint replacements, which give millions around the world a new lease on life each year. — Mike McRae 31, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026

But Cignetti has plenty of replacements — and holdovers — to produce a worthy sequel. — Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Customers can contact the company within seven days of delivery to report problems and may receive credits, replacements or refunds. — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

The Trojans lost All-American receiver Makai Lemon and counterpart Ja'Kobi Lane to the NFL, but their possible replacements looked awfully promising. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

Standard travel preparations usually include packing extra lenses, travel-sized multipurpose solution, clean storage cases, and a copy of the traveler’s current prescription in case replacements are needed unexpectedly. — Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026