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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
Furniture Mall replaces about 150,000-square feet in what was once a Macy’s store that closed in 2025.
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Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
This discrepancy, per the report’s projection, will worsen in the 2026-27 school year when STUNT replaces equestrian as a varsity sport.
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Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
What replaces it is not yet decided, but that window is closing.
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Daniel Keller,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The 49-year-old May replaces Jason Kidd, who was let go two weeks after the Mavericks hired Masai Ujiri as president of basketball operations and alternate governor.
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Schuyler Dixon,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
The 49-year-old replaces Jason Kidd, who was fired in May after five seasons with the Mavericks.
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Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
The primary race — which will likely determine who replaces Nadler in the Democratic stronghold — has become a major battle in the proxy war over federal AI regulation.
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Eric McDaniel,
NPR,
22 June 2026
Reusable and washable, one MakeUp Eraser replaces hundreds or even thousands of disposable makeup wipes.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
Canned pineapple is a naturally sweet way to top cottage cheese (which is also high in potassium), and the juice from the can replaces OJ as a breakfast beverage.
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Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
21 June 2026
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
This discrepancy, per the report’s projection, will worsen in the 2026-27 school year when STUNT replaces equestrian as a varsity sport.
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Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
What replaces it is not yet decided, but that window is closing.
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Daniel Keller,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The 49-year-old May replaces Jason Kidd, who was let go two weeks after the Mavericks hired Masai Ujiri as president of basketball operations and alternate governor.
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Schuyler Dixon,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
The 49-year-old replaces Jason Kidd, who was fired in May after five seasons with the Mavericks.
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Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
The primary race — which will likely determine who replaces Nadler in the Democratic stronghold — has become a major battle in the proxy war over federal AI regulation.
—
Eric McDaniel,
NPR,
22 June 2026
Reusable and washable, one MakeUp Eraser replaces hundreds or even thousands of disposable makeup wipes.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Canned pineapple is a naturally sweet way to top cottage cheese (which is also high in potassium), and the juice from the can replaces OJ as a breakfast beverage.
—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replaces
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State Attorney’s Office prosecutors originally charged Bradly Shawn Shadduck, 56, with second-degree murder, but the grand jury indictment supersedes that charge, and he is now being held without bond on premeditated murder.
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In that sense, this agreement supersedes previous efforts to tie Lebanon’s stability and sovereignty to external agendas.
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The quiet thing that restores you may deserve a real place in the day.
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The newest version restores the full function of the previous website.
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Olmo returns in attacking midfield as Mikel Merino is left out of the starting lineup.
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For a platform with millions of merchants, a stablecoin that lowers acceptance costs and returns reserve income on idle balances goes straight to margin.
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“Replaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replaces. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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