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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
Chelsea used four wingers against Liverpool — Alejandro Garnacho and Joao Pedro started, with Jamie Gittens and Estevao replacing them late on — and all four enjoyed themselves.
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The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
But with inflation replacing the earliest moments of that stage, all of a sudden the story of our ultimate origins was thrown into doubt.
—Big Think, 24 Oct. 2025
The new measures, which include replacing and repairing streetlights and modernizing Tryon Street, were announced by the Center City Public Safety Task Force.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
Absent replacing party sinecurists with able, energetic people, nothing can keep candidates from adopting this agenda on their own—as some younger primary challengers of Democratic incumbents are already starting to do.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Things might be different now, as MFE this week unexpectedly cleared out the ProSieben C-suite and replacing respected ProSieben CEO Bert Habets with its own CFO, Marco Giordani.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
France and Bichette are replacing outfielder Joey Loperfido and pitcher Yariel Rodriguez on the roster.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, back in the world of those competing for something (not those replacing a coach every four years), another significant week of SEC games has arrived.
—Matt Hayes, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2025
Many filters need replacing every three to six months.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
But with inflation replacing the earliest moments of that stage, all of a sudden the story of our ultimate origins was thrown into doubt.
—Big Think, 24 Oct. 2025
The new measures, which include replacing and repairing streetlights and modernizing Tryon Street, were announced by the Center City Public Safety Task Force.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
Absent replacing party sinecurists with able, energetic people, nothing can keep candidates from adopting this agenda on their own—as some younger primary challengers of Democratic incumbents are already starting to do.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Things might be different now, as MFE this week unexpectedly cleared out the ProSieben C-suite and replacing respected ProSieben CEO Bert Habets with its own CFO, Marco Giordani.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
France and Bichette are replacing outfielder Joey Loperfido and pitcher Yariel Rodriguez on the roster.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, back in the world of those competing for something (not those replacing a coach every four years), another significant week of SEC games has arrived.
—Matt Hayes, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2025
Many filters need replacing every three to six months.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replacing
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In a superseding indictment, officials added drug charges against the trio for possession of LSD.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Oct. 2025
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The company’s parent, SGO Corporation, was included in a superseding indictment filed in Florida federal count on Thursday.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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Lund was taken into custody Friday at an apartment complex in Dublin, while Morton, who police say also lived there, was arrested separately at San Francisco International Airport after returning from international travel.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps the most exciting part of this announcement is the chain’s returning favorite, Broccoli Cheese Casserole.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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Maduro is widely believed to have lost the 2024 presidential election to rival Edmundo González, a candidate substituting Machado, yet still claimed victory.—
David Smilde,
The Conversation,
10 Oct. 2025
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William wrote Temple out of his will, substituting his granddaughter.—
Stacy Schiff,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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While some studies are skeptical of puzzle games improving or restoring cognitive functions, the National Library of Medicine believes brain and puzzle games do have benefits.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
24 Oct. 2025
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What started as a weekend hobby quickly grew into a full-fledged business, and Molski, who has since retired from healthcare sales, couldn't be happier to spend his weekends hunting and restoring vintage pieces.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Replacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replacing. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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