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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
Seaweed replaces plastic Traditional recycling doesn’t work for medical devices.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
This action removes or replaces your unique ID so apps and advertisers can no longer use it for personalized ad tracking.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The winner replaces embattled Mayor Eric Adams, a moderate Democrat, to lead the heavily Democratic city.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
After her best friend and heir-to-the-throne, Kyrian, replaces her as a sacrifice to the Devil, plain, plus-size and autistic Alesta is willing to go to Hell and back.
—Brittany Johnson, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
Give whoever replaces Grier carte blanche, complete freedom, a blank slate, to do whatever the person desires with the organization.
—Omar Kelly
october 31, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Turner replaces Sanjay Mehta, who has served as Teradyne’s CFO since 2019.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
Chandler, 39, replaces Michael Mullins, who was named deputy city manager by City Manager Kenny Martin.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Oct. 2025
Ahmed replaces Brad Lindner, who is retiring after more than 47 years with the company.
—Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Oct. 2025
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
This action removes or replaces your unique ID so apps and advertisers can no longer use it for personalized ad tracking.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The winner replaces embattled Mayor Eric Adams, a moderate Democrat, to lead the heavily Democratic city.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
After her best friend and heir-to-the-throne, Kyrian, replaces her as a sacrifice to the Devil, plain, plus-size and autistic Alesta is willing to go to Hell and back.
—Brittany Johnson, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
Give whoever replaces Grier carte blanche, complete freedom, a blank slate, to do whatever the person desires with the organization.
—Omar Kelly
october 31, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Turner replaces Sanjay Mehta, who has served as Teradyne’s CFO since 2019.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
Chandler, 39, replaces Michael Mullins, who was named deputy city manager by City Manager Kenny Martin.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Oct. 2025
Ahmed replaces Brad Lindner, who is retiring after more than 47 years with the company.
—Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 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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Her magic seemingly restores the holiday spirit.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Schooling is an essential lifesaving service that restores routine and hope, and provides access to mental health support, nutrition screening, vaccinations, and other critical assistance.—
Catherine Russell,
Time,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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At Lee’s suggestion, Donald ultimately decides to fulfill his late brother's wishes and give Washberg family land to Arthur’s grandson Chutto (Mato Wayuhi), who returns it to the Osage Nation.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Nov. 2025
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Led by head coach Kevin Young in only his second season, BYU returns star guard Richie Saunders, fresh off a First‑Team All‑Big 12 campaign, and welcomes incoming freshman phenom AJ Dybantsa, one of the top recruits in the country.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Replaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replaces. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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