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as in superseding
to take the place of
the old street lights were replaced by more energy-efficient models
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as in returning
to bring, send, or put back to a former or proper place
took the fragile vase down to look at it and then gently replaced it on the shelf
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Recent Examples of replacing
Trump staged the June 24 event to kick off the Great American State Fair, replacing a concert series that fell apart when multiple musicians canceled, some citing concerns about politics.
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Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
There were doubts as to whether Saliba, 22, could handle replacing Koné in the starting 11 despite the fact that Saliba scored against Qatar minutes after coming on for his injured teammate.
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Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
While no regional power is currently capable of replacing the US as the Gulf’s security guarantor, officials are increasingly contemplating a future in which Washington plays a much smaller role in the regional security architecture, the diplomat said.
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Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Additional expansion modules allow operators to add specialized interfaces as operational needs evolve, extending the system’s service life without replacing the core hardware.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
Google-parent Alphabet will become one of the Dow-30 stocks before the open on Monday, replacing Verizon .
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Zev Fima,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
In those situations, replacing the unit can result in more predictable costs and greater reliability.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
The bill overhauls the way presidents are chosen, replacing direct popular elections with selection by lawmakers.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
Aguirre will have to make at least one lineup change against South Korea, with Edson Álvarez replacing César Montes, who is serving a red-card suspension.
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Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
There were doubts as to whether Saliba, 22, could handle replacing Koné in the starting 11 despite the fact that Saliba scored against Qatar minutes after coming on for his injured teammate.
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Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
While no regional power is currently capable of replacing the US as the Gulf’s security guarantor, officials are increasingly contemplating a future in which Washington plays a much smaller role in the regional security architecture, the diplomat said.
—
Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Additional expansion modules allow operators to add specialized interfaces as operational needs evolve, extending the system’s service life without replacing the core hardware.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
Google-parent Alphabet will become one of the Dow-30 stocks before the open on Monday, replacing Verizon .
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Zev Fima,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
In those situations, replacing the unit can result in more predictable costs and greater reliability.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
The bill overhauls the way presidents are chosen, replacing direct popular elections with selection by lawmakers.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
Aguirre will have to make at least one lineup change against South Korea, with Edson Álvarez replacing César Montes, who is serving a red-card suspension.
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Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replacing
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The Afghan national accused of carrying out a deadly ambush-style shooting targeting National Guard members near the White House pleaded not guilty Tuesday to all charges in a 17-count federal superseding indictment.
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The 32-year-old Rozier was charged with two counts this past fall, but prosecutors added two new charges last month in a superseding indictment.
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Harry has cited significant concerns for his family's safety, citing their lack of security on British soil as part of why the family had a falling out and a reason for not returning.
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How to Prevent Them From Coming Back Eliminating bed bugs is difficult, but not nearly as difficult as keeping them from returning.
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Although research results are mixed, some studies show that substituting other fats in the diet with avocados may result in significant reductions in triglyceride levels.
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That creates the risk of symbolic legislation substituting for meaningful governance.
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Last week, Hungary lifted its veto on beginning Ukraine’s accession process after weeks of negotiations with Kyiv on restoring minority rights for ethnic Hungarians in western Ukraine.
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Connectivity As Emergency Infrastructure For Abe Diaz, Amazon’s head of disaster relief, restoring communications is a prerequisite for effective response.
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“Replacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replacing. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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