replacing

verb

present participle of replace
1
as in superseding
to take the place of the old street lights were replaced by more energy-efficient models

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2
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 The Government Accountability Office has highlighted these challenges as the Air Force works toward replacing its aging ICBM fleet. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026 Before Ronaldo debuted for Portugal by replacing Luís Figo in a 2003 friendly against Kazakhstan, Portugal had never won any major trophies. — ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026 Proposition 40 would impose a one-time 5% tax on the wealth of Californians whose net worth exceeds $1 billion, with most of the revenue dedicated to replacing federal funding cuts to healthcare. — Sophie Austin The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026 Wilson also had the endorsement of Gallon, an influential figure in the district who is replacing Congressman-Elect Oliver Gilbert on the county commission. — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026 As the campaign progressed, Raman gave different answers about her timeline for replacing the police chief. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026 The cockpit has received a major upgrade as well, with a 7-inch HD TFT touchscreen replacing the previous display. — New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026 On the other hand, replacing saturated fats with healthy, unsaturated fats may help lower levels of LDL cholesterol. — Mark Gurarie, HEALTH, 4 Nov. 2026 By replacing saturated fats, which can trigger inflammation, monounsaturated fats help regulate the body’s inflammatory response. — Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replacing
  1. superseding
  2. returning
  3. substituting
  4. restoring
Verb
  • In late August, a federal grand jury returned a sixth superseding indictment in the case against Sanon.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Faruqui had flagged that circumstance as unusual, and last week refused to sign off on a superseding complaint that added an obstruction charge against the two ex-officials.
    — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of superseding
Verb
  • There were stories of harassment of returning veterans in the airports.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 A thought can keep returning without getting any more accurate.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of returning
Verb
  • For the dirt topping, feel free to follow your imagination and taste, substituting or replacing any of the ingredients with your favorite chocolate cookies or treats while still keeping the visual appearance of a varied, crumbly soil.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
  • His reverence for her motherhood — which the film avoids asking her about, substituting discussion with endless visuals of her breastfeeding and swinging her children through the waves — echoes the themes of season one.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of substituting
Verb
  • When charging, electrical energy forces the reaction to reverse, breaking down the lithium peroxide, releasing oxygen and restoring the lithium metal.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The Grove Park Foundation has begun restoring the long-shuttered Grove Theatre along Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway, a milestone in a nearly 10-year journey to revitalize the historic structure.
    — Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of restoring

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“Replacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replacing. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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