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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
With Atkins having graduated early to get a jump on his football career at Miami of Ohio, Fecht is essentially replacing him now on the baseball team as well.
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Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
If capital is taxed more and labor less, replacing people with AI is no longer the cheapest path, and using AI to augment human workers rather than replace them becomes a more attractive option.
—Ravi Kumar S, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
While plain water is ideal for everyday hydration, Pedialyte is best for replacing both fluids and electrolytes.
—Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2026
Plastic film is the most affordable option but typically needs replacing more often.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Myers entered with two outs in the sixth inning, replacing starter Clay Holmes after the Cardinals’ Nolan Gorman hit a solo home run.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Caldwell, who White is replacing, had been with the Panthers since 2014 before leaving in August to become the CEO of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Levy blew up the old model, replacing a system of scarcity with one built on abundance.
—Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 31 Mar. 2026
The loss of A’Shawn Robinson is a glaring one at the moment, and replacing the 2024 sack leader should be a priority in April.
—Mike Kaye
march 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
If capital is taxed more and labor less, replacing people with AI is no longer the cheapest path, and using AI to augment human workers rather than replace them becomes a more attractive option.
—Ravi Kumar S, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
While plain water is ideal for everyday hydration, Pedialyte is best for replacing both fluids and electrolytes.
—Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2026
Plastic film is the most affordable option but typically needs replacing more often.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Myers entered with two outs in the sixth inning, replacing starter Clay Holmes after the Cardinals’ Nolan Gorman hit a solo home run.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Caldwell, who White is replacing, had been with the Panthers since 2014 before leaving in August to become the CEO of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Levy blew up the old model, replacing a system of scarcity with one built on abundance.
—Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 31 Mar. 2026
The loss of A’Shawn Robinson is a glaring one at the moment, and replacing the 2024 sack leader should be a priority in April.
—Mike Kaye
march 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replacing
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The approach has nothing to do with maximizing screentime or superseding her actual director, but modulating her performance within a broader context.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Iran war, in other words, seems to be superseding earlier grievances and instead uniting disparate extremist forces against the United States.—
Jacob Ware,
Twin Cities,
22 Mar. 2026
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Stepping outside your everyday life has a way of clarifying what actually matters, and returning home with fresh eyes often makes the decisions that felt tough seem far more manageable.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Alex Lyon made 15 saves and dropped to 6-1-1 since returning from the NHL's Olympic break.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The court found the authority had exceeded its authority by substituting its view of the public interest for that of the state Legislature.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
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Now, if oil prices remain elevated, those same firms will face fresh cost pressures and few, or no, options for substituting oil.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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Missile stocks can be burned down quickly in a high-end campaign, and restoring them remains a significant industrial challenge.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Royals will work alongside Estévez to refine his pitching mechanics in hopes of restoring his velocity.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Replacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replacing. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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