Synonyms of replacing

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• superseding
• substituting
• supplanting
• relieving
• displacing
• displanting
• usurping
• cutting out
• preempting

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• returning
• restoring
• reconveying

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• taking
• removing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of replacing

And the more recent installments have shuffled the deck each time, with entirely new sets of lead characters replacing the old ones. — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 11 July 2026

Hydration during matches is not just about replacing fluid losses but also maintaining fuel intake, with carbohydrates supporting energy demands and electrolytes improving the palatability of drinks, helping players drink more. — Alan McCall, New York Times, 11 July 2026

This means that new waveforms and networking functions can be installed or updated without replacing the entire radio. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026

Speaker Yuri Bohlen congratulated Edmondson for replacing a council member who resigned amid recall efforts. — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026

If the idle is verified to be below specification (normally around 650–700 RPM when warm), Nissan has, in some cases, recommended replacing the exhaust center tube. — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026

The real prize is not replacing human expertise but scaling it, especially as experienced operators retire. — Frank Carnevale, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Ruiz was making his first start since Spain’s World Cup opener, replacing Pedri in the lineup in a mildly surprising tactical decision by De La Fuente — whose later substitute decisions paid off even more. — ABC News, 10 July 2026

Honoring them isn’t about replacing the polluted with the pure. — Brian Delay, Mercury News, 4 July 2026