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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
Several companies, including Ace Hardware and power tool makers Milwaukee Tool and STIHL, have supported the New York measure as a way to help offset the costs of lawn care companies replacing older equipment.
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Mike Snider, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Smith in the fundraising campaign said the money would go toward emergency repairs and fire restoration, replacing equipment and inventory, security upgrades and support for Bear West employees who are now out of work.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Electronic shelf labels, digital screens that display the price of an item, are replacing traditional paper price tags in grocery stores across America.
—Macklin Fishman, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
These ultra-modern jets, still in development, have eliminated traditional passenger cabin windows entirely, replacing them with virtual ones that display real-time views from high-definition cameras mounted around the aircraft’s exterior.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 2 Oct. 2025
After Game 1, in which the Padres’ Nick Pivetta was cruising right up until allowing back-to-back home runs, manager Mike Shildt acted decisively yesterday, replacing Dylan Cease after just 69 pitches (and five strikeouts) through 3 2/3 shutout innings.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
But the company overhauled that method in early 2024, lowering the rate export credit rate and replacing what was known as net monthly billing with real-time net billing.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 2 Oct. 2025
There is no place in our industry, and no use in the humanity of art, for replacing performers with synthetics.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2025
The endeavor — which involved bulldozing local slums and replacing them with apartments for poor families — is the brainchild of Anne Guinness and Lady Adelaide Guinness (Ann Skelly), the siblings’ first cousin and Edward’s future wife.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Mike Snider, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Smith in the fundraising campaign said the money would go toward emergency repairs and fire restoration, replacing equipment and inventory, security upgrades and support for Bear West employees who are now out of work.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Electronic shelf labels, digital screens that display the price of an item, are replacing traditional paper price tags in grocery stores across America.
—Macklin Fishman, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
These ultra-modern jets, still in development, have eliminated traditional passenger cabin windows entirely, replacing them with virtual ones that display real-time views from high-definition cameras mounted around the aircraft’s exterior.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 2 Oct. 2025
After Game 1, in which the Padres’ Nick Pivetta was cruising right up until allowing back-to-back home runs, manager Mike Shildt acted decisively yesterday, replacing Dylan Cease after just 69 pitches (and five strikeouts) through 3 2/3 shutout innings.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
But the company overhauled that method in early 2024, lowering the rate export credit rate and replacing what was known as net monthly billing with real-time net billing.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 2 Oct. 2025
There is no place in our industry, and no use in the humanity of art, for replacing performers with synthetics.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2025
The endeavor — which involved bulldozing local slums and replacing them with apartments for poor families — is the brainchild of Anne Guinness and Lady Adelaide Guinness (Ann Skelly), the siblings’ first cousin and Edward’s future wife.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replacing
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Federal prosecutors then issued a superseding indictment one year later charging them with 27 counts.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
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This is despite Israeli actions long superseding the targeting of Hamas.—
Esther Brito Ruiz,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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Lloyd showed off his athleticism from there, returning the pick 99 yards for a turn-the-tide touchdown.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Hollywood and music’s biggest stars flock to Norton’s famous red sofa, with the show returning on Friday with a line-up that included Taylor Swift and Cillian Murphy.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
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Junior quarterback Leo Stalsberg — substituting for senior starter Cedric Tomes, who’s out with a broken finger — completed 2 of 10 pass attempts for 25 yards.—
Tris Wykes,
Twin Cities,
27 Sep. 2025
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On the technical side of things, this jacket places warm fleece in just the right spots to keep you warm, substituting in lighter material on the sides, sleeves, and lower torso to allow room to breathe.—
Alice Bennett,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Sep. 2025
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The International Classic Film Market (MIFC), the world’s only market dedicated to restoring and promoting heritage films, returns to Lyon alongside the Lumière Film Festival for its 13th edition expected to draw a record number of participants.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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And, restoring and maintaining the health of Florida’s 1,100 springs will require further study to tailor appropriate interventions to each one.—
Christopher F. Meindl,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Replacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replacing. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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