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
  • California energy regulators have approved new restrictions on replacement tires that vehicle owners can buy, saying that the rules will protect the environment and save money in the long run.
    — Tom Wait, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Unai Emery has been planning for the exit of No 1 Emi Martinez for the last two summers, and much detailed work has duly gone into sourcing his replacement.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of replacement
Noun
  • And in some cases, courts are ruling that worker displacement is unlawful.
    — Jennifer Pak, NPR, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Zuckerberg noted that people fear automation will outpace individuals’ capability to get smarter and better at their jobs, leading to job displacement.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of displacement
Noun
  • The study draws on primary data from 350 RMG factories, combining factory surveys, energy modeling, machine-substitution analysis, renewable-energy scenarios and stakeholder consultations.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Leaders should ask whether a new location grows the customer base, deepens existing relationships, or increases purchase frequency or spending enough to offset channel substitution.
    — Ayşe Çetinel, Harvard Business Review, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of substitution
Noun
  • The team studied aerodynamic performance, airflow transitions, stability and structural deformation.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Chanard and her colleagues used high-resolution satellite measurements to track ground deformation and groundwater levels in the Sacramento Valley from 2016 to 2022.
    — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of deformation
Noun
  • The issue may not be intentional distortion, but differences in how data is captured, processed and reported.
    — Claudio Laterreur, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • While commercially well received, it was criticized for its lack of attention to detail and distortion of historical facts.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 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
  • Fulmer missed the 2019 season after having Tommy John surgery and the entire 2024 season after having UCL revision surgery.
    — Kyle Glaser, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Antone went under the knife for another revision of his elbow surgery in 2024.
    — C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of revision
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“Supplantation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplantation. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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