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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
Otherwise, tenants would be allowed to withhold up to 50% of their rent or $500, whichever is greater, and put the money toward replacing the broken appliance or fixing whatever needs to be remedied.
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Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 3 June 2026
The renovations included painting columns, refurbishing marble, replacing chairs and renovating stages, according to previous USA TODAY reporting.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 3 June 2026
The partnership intends to alter this dynamic by replacing conventional fabrication methods with industrial 3D printing.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
That can include removing fencing or updating fencing; securing land easements; replacing invasive grasses with native species; and improving forest health.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 2 June 2026
With a libretto by Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Nilo Cruz, the opera is a recasting of the Orpheus-and-Euridice story, with artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera replacing the mythical Greeks.
—Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 2 June 2026
In that sense, replacing somebody of the importance of Bernardo would have to be considered a priority.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The left-hander faced 11 batters and got 12 outs, including a double play after replacing Flaherty in the sixth.
—CBS News, 2 June 2026
Vegas made the abrupt move of firing head coach Bruce Cassidy and replacing him with John Tortorella with just eight games left in the regular season.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 3 June 2026
The renovations included painting columns, refurbishing marble, replacing chairs and renovating stages, according to previous USA TODAY reporting.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 3 June 2026
The partnership intends to alter this dynamic by replacing conventional fabrication methods with industrial 3D printing.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
That can include removing fencing or updating fencing; securing land easements; replacing invasive grasses with native species; and improving forest health.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 2 June 2026
With a libretto by Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Nilo Cruz, the opera is a recasting of the Orpheus-and-Euridice story, with artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera replacing the mythical Greeks.
—Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 2 June 2026
In that sense, replacing somebody of the importance of Bernardo would have to be considered a priority.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The left-hander faced 11 batters and got 12 outs, including a double play after replacing Flaherty in the sixth.
—CBS News, 2 June 2026
Vegas made the abrupt move of firing head coach Bruce Cassidy and replacing him with John Tortorella with just eight games left in the regular season.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replacing
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But after the case was transferred to adult prosecution and a federal grand jury returned a superseding indictment, the government asked the court to revisit that release decision.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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That superseding indictment said Birchmore was between 8 and 10 weeks pregnant with a baby boy.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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Last year, Hernández played in just one rehab game returning from a strained groin.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The test analyzes the activity of 50 genes in a tumor sample and generates a score that estimates the risk of the cancer returning.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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The amounts are so small that adding or substituting Himalayan salt for regular salt will have no nutritional impact.—
Sheah Rarback,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2026
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The problem of companies substituting hemp for marijuana dates to 2018, when Congress legalized hemp, a close cousin of marijuana that has only trace amounts of THC, the psychoactive compound that makes people high.—
Christopher Osher,
ProPublica,
15 May 2026
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Regional Transportation District officials have agreed to give the Front Range Passenger Rail District $3 million this year for public education about the first phase of restoring train service linking Colorado cities.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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The feasibility study suggested adding trails and basic amenities, restoring the forest, and undertaking major stabilization work.—
Michael Wells,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
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“Replacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replacing. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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