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as in supersedes
to take the place of
the old street lights were replaced by more energy-efficient models
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Recent Examples of replaces
Whittingham replaces former head coach Sherrone Moore, who was fired in December after two seasons.
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Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
When institutions operate in a constant state of decay, crisis management replaces strategic planning, and long-term reform becomes impossible.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Corning sets itself apart with its business that replaces copper in data centers.
—Paulina Likos,morgan Chittum, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
The only thing that replaces a top-level quarterback is a top-level quarterback.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
Violence is suggested rather than shown, and emotional excess replaces physical brutality.
—Will Ripley, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
Neither tea replaces medical treatment, but can be used as a tool in a heart-healthy lifestyle.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 20 Jan. 2026
Clear communication replaces awkwardness, so let mutual respect set the tone.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
But the scare device also contradicts the fashionable, secular ancestor-worship that replaces Christian doctrine for black progressives.
—Armond White, National Review, 27 Dec. 2024
Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
When institutions operate in a constant state of decay, crisis management replaces strategic planning, and long-term reform becomes impossible.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Corning sets itself apart with its business that replaces copper in data centers.
—Paulina Likos,morgan Chittum, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
The only thing that replaces a top-level quarterback is a top-level quarterback.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
Violence is suggested rather than shown, and emotional excess replaces physical brutality.
—Will Ripley, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
Neither tea replaces medical treatment, but can be used as a tool in a heart-healthy lifestyle.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 20 Jan. 2026
Clear communication replaces awkwardness, so let mutual respect set the tone.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
But the scare device also contradicts the fashionable, secular ancestor-worship that replaces Christian doctrine for black progressives.
—Armond White, National Review, 27 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replaces
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In its complaint, the administration argues that federal law — specifically, the Mineral Leasing Act and the Federal Land and Policy Management Act — supersedes SB 1137, and asks that the court declare the state law unconstitutional and prevent it from being enforced.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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This action supersedes any prior notices which may have been received related to grant termination.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
5 Dec. 2025
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This restores a sense of control.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Keeping to your compass heading restores balance.—
Glenn Kurlander,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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Time Lord returns Holiday wasn’t the only ex-Celtic facing his former team for the first time Monday night.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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Sumrall returns 39 scholarship players, added more than two dozen transfers and welcomed 17 early enrollees from the 20-player 2026 signing class.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Replaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replaces. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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