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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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The building itself spans about 3,700 sq m (40,000 sq ft) and replaces an older facility from 1949 that the neighborhood has long outgrown, offering space for a gymnasium, a childcare center, a basketball court, community gathering spots, and various multipurpose rooms.
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Stefan Ionescu
may 12, New Atlas, 12 May 2026
In April, Bass released a new Climate Action plan for the city that largely replaces the Green New Deal and calls for doubling local solar power by 2030, reducing the use of fossil fuels in buildings and city buses, and addressing heat risk, among other items.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
An environment that replaces this with slop makes everyone worse off.
—Jamil Zaki, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Identity That Evolves, Not Disappears Karina Flores has often expressed how motherhood reshapes identity rather than replaces it.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Light replaces electronics Current robotic surgery systems rely heavily on imaging.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
Under Civil Code Section 4775, the association repairs, replaces, and maintains common area and repairs and replaces exclusive use common area, and the member maintains exclusive use common area, unless the CC&Rs state otherwise.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
With the new 24-team opening round, which replaces the eight-team First Four, six conference automatic qualifiers — most likely mid-majors — will play at least two games in the tournament.
—Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
The AQRe Project replaces this outdated model with a digital blockchain system that provides real-time traceability.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026
Stefan Ionescu
may 12, New Atlas, 12 May 2026
In April, Bass released a new Climate Action plan for the city that largely replaces the Green New Deal and calls for doubling local solar power by 2030, reducing the use of fossil fuels in buildings and city buses, and addressing heat risk, among other items.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
An environment that replaces this with slop makes everyone worse off.
—Jamil Zaki, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Identity That Evolves, Not Disappears Karina Flores has often expressed how motherhood reshapes identity rather than replaces it.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Light replaces electronics Current robotic surgery systems rely heavily on imaging.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
Under Civil Code Section 4775, the association repairs, replaces, and maintains common area and repairs and replaces exclusive use common area, and the member maintains exclusive use common area, unless the CC&Rs state otherwise.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
With the new 24-team opening round, which replaces the eight-team First Four, six conference automatic qualifiers — most likely mid-majors — will play at least two games in the tournament.
—Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
The AQRe Project replaces this outdated model with a digital blockchain system that provides real-time traceability.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replaces
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As such, the state law supersedes the local regulation for housing projects that meet affordability thresholds.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 May 2026
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The decision ultimately belongs to the central government, which supersedes regional authorities.—
Sfundo Parakozov,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
Verb
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The Bivens Act, now pending before the United States House of Representatives, restores the people’s right to get meaningful relief in court when federal agents violate peoples’ constitutional rights.—
Edwin C. Yohnka,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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A little space restores perspective very quickly.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
Verb
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But Gulf states will notice who left and who returns.—
Daniel Benaim,
Time,
18 May 2026
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Thunder All-Star wing Jalen Williams returns from a six-game injury hiatus for this series.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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“Replaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replaces. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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