as in replacing
to take the place of
old traditions that were fading away and being supplanted by modern ways
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Recent Examples of supplanting
This mix of inquisitiveness and exactitude is probably what sets Coyne apart from all the other overconfident music influencers on TikTok supplanting traditional forms of music journalism.
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Chris Richards, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2026
For another, this drubbing, unlike many previous ones, was triggered not by fears of a bubble but rather concern that AI is on the verge of supplanting the business models of a wide swathe of companies that doomsayers have long predicted were at risk.
—Brody Ford, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Notably, this enhancement fosters ASML’s EUV economics rather than supplanting them.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
At an Antarctic research station, a shape-shifting alien creature — in the initial guise of a dog — takes over and metamorphosizes into a variety of beings, supplanting the humans until their mutual distrust and isolation lead to paranoia and violence.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Could Bedard have cracked Canada’s top six, supplanting maybe Sam Reinhart or Mitch Marner on the wing of Connor McDavid or Nathan MacKinnon?
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Plenty of professionals are feeling the pressure of artificial intelligence supplanting their place in the workforce.
—Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Dec. 2025
Baltimore, 6-5, moved into first place in the AFC North, supplanting Pittsburgh, which also has a 6-5 record.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Nov. 2025
Not surprisingly, trade speculation has surged around Jones, as the chances of him supplanting Purdy as the 49ers' long-term answer under center seem very slim.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2025
Chris Richards, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2026
For another, this drubbing, unlike many previous ones, was triggered not by fears of a bubble but rather concern that AI is on the verge of supplanting the business models of a wide swathe of companies that doomsayers have long predicted were at risk.
—Brody Ford, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Notably, this enhancement fosters ASML’s EUV economics rather than supplanting them.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
At an Antarctic research station, a shape-shifting alien creature — in the initial guise of a dog — takes over and metamorphosizes into a variety of beings, supplanting the humans until their mutual distrust and isolation lead to paranoia and violence.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Could Bedard have cracked Canada’s top six, supplanting maybe Sam Reinhart or Mitch Marner on the wing of Connor McDavid or Nathan MacKinnon?
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Plenty of professionals are feeling the pressure of artificial intelligence supplanting their place in the workforce.
—Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Dec. 2025
Baltimore, 6-5, moved into first place in the AFC North, supplanting Pittsburgh, which also has a 6-5 record.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Nov. 2025
Not surprisingly, trade speculation has surged around Jones, as the chances of him supplanting Purdy as the 49ers' long-term answer under center seem very slim.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplanting
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Let the cushion air dry completely before replacing the cover.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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While more attacking and midfield options are always nice, Orlando’s real problem lies in replacing key defenders who departed in the offseason.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
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No new charges were in the superseding indictment unsealed on Friday, as prosecutors charged a third individual with serving as a middleman between bettors and Clase.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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In October, authorities filed a superseding indictment against 21-year-old Baron Cain Martin of Arizona, accusing him of membership in 764 and other groups and exploiting children – including a 13-year-old girl who carved swastikas into her body at his direction.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Supplanting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplanting. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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