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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
Chandler, 39, replaces Michael Mullins, who was named deputy city manager by City Manager Kenny Martin.
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Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Oct. 2025
To solve the challenge, the team created a solid-state lithium-sulfur battery that replaces most of the liquid electrolyte with solid materials.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
Turner replaces Sanjay Mehta, who has served as Teradyne’s CFO since 2019.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Romano replaces Robert Townsend who had originally cast in the role.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
Ahmed replaces Brad Lindner, who is retiring after more than 47 years with the company.
—Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Oct. 2025
The supertall replaces a previous high-rise that stood in its place and features a distinctive design that responds to the space constraints on the tight urban site.
—New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
Glashow, most recently CEO of the BBC global media & streaming division, replaces Jane Rosenthal as head of the Tribeca Festival, the content division Tribeca Studios and the distribution label Tribeca Films and production company.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
When sleep changes, or when silence replaces conversation.
—Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Oct. 2025
To solve the challenge, the team created a solid-state lithium-sulfur battery that replaces most of the liquid electrolyte with solid materials.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
Turner replaces Sanjay Mehta, who has served as Teradyne’s CFO since 2019.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Romano replaces Robert Townsend who had originally cast in the role.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
Ahmed replaces Brad Lindner, who is retiring after more than 47 years with the company.
—Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Oct. 2025
The supertall replaces a previous high-rise that stood in its place and features a distinctive design that responds to the space constraints on the tight urban site.
—New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
Glashow, most recently CEO of the BBC global media & streaming division, replaces Jane Rosenthal as head of the Tribeca Festival, the content division Tribeca Studios and the distribution label Tribeca Films and production company.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
When sleep changes, or when silence replaces conversation.
—Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replaces
Verb
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The grand jury indictment supersedes the criminal complaint and allows the criminal case to skip the preliminary hearing phase and move toward a trial.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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So the longevity of her dream somehow supersedes Julia’s dream?—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Patients can still use their natural peripheral vision while the implant restores some central vision.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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After Marie restores his powers, Polarity becomes a major key in how the gang is able to stop Godolkin.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Sánchez returns for the eighth time as host of the Latin Grammys, including her most recent stint in 2023.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
29 Oct. 2025
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Helen returns with Menelaus to Sparta.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Replaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replaces. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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