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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
The body replaces about 1 to 3 grams a day to maintain usual stores.
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Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
Splitter replaces Billy Donovan, who resigned after six seasons.
—Jacob Sarracino, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Splitter replaces Billy Donovan, who stepped down April 21 after six seasons as Bulls coach.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
With a mission statement that champions the customer, the economy and the environment, a single Melia Ann garment replaces two pieces that would have otherwise been produced, shipped and eventually discarded.
—Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
McGuire replaces Harsh Saini, who temporarily helmed the multistakeholder initiative for nearly a year following Colin Browne’s departure last July.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
Moreover, Starlink satellites have a useful life of only five years, meaning that the fleet has to be refreshed more often than the average American household replaces the family car, at untold expense in research and development and launches.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Arbour, 79, replaces Mary Simon, who became Canada’s first Indigenous governor general in 2021.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
The Mach 39 patch replaces Wiseman’s Mach 25 patch, the 40-year-old original design, which inspired the new Artemis edition.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026
Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
Splitter replaces Billy Donovan, who resigned after six seasons.
—Jacob Sarracino, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Splitter replaces Billy Donovan, who stepped down April 21 after six seasons as Bulls coach.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
With a mission statement that champions the customer, the economy and the environment, a single Melia Ann garment replaces two pieces that would have otherwise been produced, shipped and eventually discarded.
—Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
McGuire replaces Harsh Saini, who temporarily helmed the multistakeholder initiative for nearly a year following Colin Browne’s departure last July.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
Moreover, Starlink satellites have a useful life of only five years, meaning that the fleet has to be refreshed more often than the average American household replaces the family car, at untold expense in research and development and launches.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Arbour, 79, replaces Mary Simon, who became Canada’s first Indigenous governor general in 2021.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
The Mach 39 patch replaces Wiseman’s Mach 25 patch, the 40-year-old original design, which inspired the new Artemis edition.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replaces
Verb
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Just change a natural language prompt that generally supersedes everything else.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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At the end of the day, the power of the federal government supersedes all power, state power local power.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
Verb
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The wax and sealant not only restores your chrome wheels’ glossy shine but also protects them by actively repelling brake dust, road salt and other debris.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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The Final Cut doesn't include Ford's voiceover narration, restores an impactful dream sequence involving a unicorn, and maintains the director's original ambiguous ending.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
Verb
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The 5th edition of SIFF YOUNG has evolved into a prominent incubator for commercial Chinese-language cinema; hit filmmaker Wen Muye, a 2023 program alumnus, returns this year to chair its Final Recommendation Committee.—
Marcus Lim,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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The running back position could be among the strongest in the Big 12 as the league returns six of its top-10 rushers from a year ago.—
Steven Johnson
June 15,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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“Replaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replaces. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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