supplantation

noun

Definition of supplantationnext
as in replacement

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplantation
  1. replacement
  2. displacement
  3. substitution
  4. deformation
  5. distortion
  6. transmutation
  7. reformation
  8. revision
Noun
  • The fear of a $30,000 battery replacement was a major disincentive.
    — James Morris, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • The company's window replacement quotes are often significantly more affordable than those from specialized competitors.
    — Jason Rueger, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Definition of replacement
Noun
  • Efficiency expands access while increasing the number of settings in which consequential mistakes, surveillance and labor displacement can occur.
    — Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Her campaign has emphasized protecting working-class residents from displacement while resisting what progressives describe as an increasingly corporate approach to city government.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of displacement
Noun
  • But moral clarity about the destination has become a substitute for precision about the vehicle, and that substitution is its own kind of evasion.
    — Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • In 2021, the Premier League introduced concussion substitutes, allowing teams to replace a concussed player during a match, and that not counting towards the substitution limit.
    — Leon Imber, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of substitution
Noun
  • This study builds upon deformation mapping research from 2018 that suggested that, on average, Neanderthals had a smaller cerebellum than early humans did.
    — Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 20 July 2026
  • This enables the diaphragm to maintain accurate piston motion, reduce unwanted deformation and suppress residual vibration after the signal stops.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of deformation
Noun
  • Granata promised new replacements — distortion-free — and offered to use product from a more expensive manufacturer, Lichter said.
    — Larry Seward, CBS News, 30 July 2026
  • Jimi Hendrix used Chicago-style electrification and distortion to propel rock music into new sonic territories.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026
Definition of distortion
Noun
  • In the act of telling, there is the potential for transmutation, the often (but not always) false promise of healing.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
  • Exquisite Corpses and its forthcoming transmutations are more of a recent development, however.
    — Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 12 May 2026
Definition of transmutation
Noun
  • Years after his dad’s reformation, Jonah sits on a bench at the Broncos’ practice facility in Dove Valley, gazing out at the green expanse of his future.
    — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 June 2026
  • In addition to scarf tops, asymmetrical hems are having a moment, which is exactly how this Reformation set ended up on the list.
    — Morgan Evans, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
Definition of reformation
Noun
  • Since military prototypes often undergo multiple design revisions, such modifications are considered a normal part of the aircraft development process.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Commercial properties that are actively being listed for sale would be temporarily exempt as well, among other revisions.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of revision
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“Supplantation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplantation. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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