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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
Let the cushion air dry completely before replacing the cover.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
While more attacking and midfield options are always nice, Orlando’s real problem lies in replacing key defenders who departed in the offseason.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
Even if some members of the public, including golfers who regularly play at East Potomac, object to replacing East Potomac on aesthetic, access or affordability grounds, the key question for the court is whether the agency acted within its discretion.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Carney has moved the Liberals to the center since replacing Justin Trudeau as prime minister in 2025 and winning national elections.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
DiZoglio, who announced her bid for reelection in a Tuesday morning post to X, was first elected in 2022, replacing the departing former state Auditor Suzanne Bump.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
When thoughtfully implemented, AI tools have the potential to enhance dialogue, feedback, and interaction, complementing personalised attention rather than replacing it.
—José Manuel Barroso, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
How to put this into practice The shift doesn’t require replacing everything at once.
—Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Hunt has said Texas Republicans are more concerned about replacing Cornyn than his attendance record.
—Joseph Morton, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
While more attacking and midfield options are always nice, Orlando’s real problem lies in replacing key defenders who departed in the offseason.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
Even if some members of the public, including golfers who regularly play at East Potomac, object to replacing East Potomac on aesthetic, access or affordability grounds, the key question for the court is whether the agency acted within its discretion.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Carney has moved the Liberals to the center since replacing Justin Trudeau as prime minister in 2025 and winning national elections.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
DiZoglio, who announced her bid for reelection in a Tuesday morning post to X, was first elected in 2022, replacing the departing former state Auditor Suzanne Bump.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
When thoughtfully implemented, AI tools have the potential to enhance dialogue, feedback, and interaction, complementing personalised attention rather than replacing it.
—José Manuel Barroso, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
How to put this into practice The shift doesn’t require replacing everything at once.
—Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Hunt has said Texas Republicans are more concerned about replacing Cornyn than his attendance record.
—Joseph Morton, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replacing
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No new charges were in the superseding indictment unsealed on Friday, as prosecutors charged a third individual with serving as a middleman between bettors and Clase.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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In October, authorities filed a superseding indictment against 21-year-old Baron Cain Martin of Arizona, accusing him of membership in 764 and other groups and exploiting children – including a 13-year-old girl who carved swastikas into her body at his direction.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The lawsuit says the men killed were fishing and were returning home when their boat was struck.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Heat schedule precluded more organizational presence, with the team hosting the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night at Kaseya Center, where the court a year ago was named in Riley’s honor, and then returning for a practice there Monday ahead of a two-game trip.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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These releases did not grant full freedom but rather are a precautionary measure substituting imprisonment.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
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By substituting beef broth for vegetable broth this recipe is easily meatless.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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But Peter Jackson’s team in New Zealand gave it the Get Back treatment, restoring the footage to life, as Elvis blazes onstage in 1969.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2026
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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker briefly visited the site Thursday and thanked NPS workers for carefully restoring the displays.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Replacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replacing. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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