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

If a cement plant simply replaces fossil fuels with renewable electricity, its emissions can fall substantially. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 13 Aug. 2026

For manageable balances, couples may want to start by creating a repayment strategy that prioritizes high-rate debt or by exploring a debt consolidation loan that replaces multiple balances with one payment. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Additionally, there’s a new Esker silver paint that replaces the old LA Silver Rivian previously offered, and a new 20-inch all-season tire and wheel for the R1T that better balances on- and off-road performance. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2026

This five-pack replaces worn and damaged bars on Weber’s Spirit 300 (2013 and newer) line of gas grills. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

Twenty-nine European countries, including France, Spain, and Greece, have implemented the entry-exit system (EES) that replaces manual passport stamping with biometric checks. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 12 Aug. 2026

The indictment replaces the original murder charges filed last year and includes a new special-circumstance allegation of lying in wait, which would make Nick eligible for life without parole or the death penalty if convicted. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Aug. 2026

The Grammy-winning duo controlled the tally last frame, but now Madonna replaces the group in the peak position. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Craig replaces Josh Hoover, who had a strong season for TCU last year before transferring to Indiana and was listed by ESPN as one of the 40 most important players of the 2026 season. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Aug. 2026