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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
Walls replaces Wells, who was head coach at DP since 2011, compiling a 137-48 record, including a state title in 2017.
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Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
Sac State replaces Northern Illinois University, which was invited to join the Mountain West Conference.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
The Saver’s Match replaces a current non-refundable tax credit for low- and moderate-income workers who save for retirement in a workplace plan or IRA.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Wetzel replaces Donnie Yantis, who in January resigned as head coach after four seasons at the private school.
—Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
Aponte technically replaces Kevin Abrams with the same title and job description, but with Harbaugh reporting directly to ownership and Aponte reporting to Harbaugh, her responsibilities carry more weight.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
The simple cabinetry features smooth, flat panels and replaces decorative framing with streamlined edges.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026
McCurdy is the first commitment for the class of 2027 and also replaces Jerry Meyer III.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The legislation replaces an earlier attempt by Hill to bring down Boise’s Pride flag after lawmakers amended the bill in a way that undid his intent.
—Idaho Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
Sac State replaces Northern Illinois University, which was invited to join the Mountain West Conference.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
The Saver’s Match replaces a current non-refundable tax credit for low- and moderate-income workers who save for retirement in a workplace plan or IRA.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Wetzel replaces Donnie Yantis, who in January resigned as head coach after four seasons at the private school.
—Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
Aponte technically replaces Kevin Abrams with the same title and job description, but with Harbaugh reporting directly to ownership and Aponte reporting to Harbaugh, her responsibilities carry more weight.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
The simple cabinetry features smooth, flat panels and replaces decorative framing with streamlined edges.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026
McCurdy is the first commitment for the class of 2027 and also replaces Jerry Meyer III.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The legislation replaces an earlier attempt by Hill to bring down Boise’s Pride flag after lawmakers amended the bill in a way that undid his intent.
—Idaho Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replaces
Verb
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But their deployment, marauding the streets of American communities, operating with military posture and lethal force, supersedes that mission and strikes at the heart of constitutional governance.—
Larry Pino,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
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The practice of fascism supersedes its ideas, which is why people affected and diminished by it are not all that interested in a marketplace of ideas in which fascists have prime purchasing power.—
Aleksandar Hemon,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Consider pausing a debate, rescheduling an extra meeting, or turning a workout into a quiet walk, because solitude restores your energy and lets new ideas surface.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2026
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That approach lowers costs at the source, keeps families in the district, and restores real ownership instead of treating homeownership like a recurring tax base for government.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In preseason this was the overriding message to a roster that returns more than 20 players from last year, notably more than recent groups.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Jack Huston plays Jewish prince Judah Ben-Hur, who is betrayed to the Romans by his adopted brother, Messala (Toby Kebbell), and sold into slavery and then returns years to Jerusalem seeking revenge.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Replaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replaces. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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