Synonyms of replaces

replaces

verb

present tense third-person singular of replace

1

as in supersedes

to take the place of

the old street lights were replaced by more energy-efficient models

Synonyms & Similar Words

• supersedes
• supplants
• substitutes
• relieves
• displaces
• usurps
• preempts
• displants
• cuts out

2

as in restores

to bring, send, or put back to a former or proper place

took the fragile vase down to look at it and then gently replaced it on the shelf

Synonyms & Similar Words

• restores
• returns
• reconveys

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• takes
• removes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of replaces

The current plan replaces an earlier 2-megawatt biomass-to-energy project, approved in 2013, that would have used biomass to generate electricity. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Eaton replaces Haltom, a squad that lost 40-15 to South Grand Prairie. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026

The new version preserves the familiar low-profile design, complete with a 57-key mechanical keyboard and working cartridge slot, but replaces the inconvenience of connecting old hardware to modern displays with an HDMI output. — New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2026

Rice, Netflix’s new chief content officer, effectively replaces both Bela Bajaria and Dan Lin. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2026

Ongoing updates and new features are included, so a one-time payment replaces what would otherwise be a recurring subscription. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026

Napoli replaces Guillermo Olmedillo, who had served as interim village manager and is staying on as a land use, zoning and infrastructure consultant. — Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026

An invite-only Rocket Variant replaces standard features with a single-seat configuration and perimeter thrusters for true flight, rendering it non-road-legal. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026

The Prospect Lake Clean Water Center, built under a public-private partnership, replaces Fiveash, a 1950s-era plant that has served Fort Lauderdale and surrounding communities for 73 years. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026