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
Running back Rico Dowdle notched 239 scrimmage yards, the most ever of any Panther, supplanting Christian McCaffrey.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
LaCombe’s contract is the largest the Ducks have given out in total compensation, supplanting the eight-year, $69-million deal with Corey Perry in 2013.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The event marked the realization of a longstanding vision to furnish the opera with a state-of-the-art venue, supplanting the previous opera house established in 1883.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Then, in his first start with the Colts since supplanting Anthony Richardson on the depth chart, Jones led Indianapolis to points on each of its first seven drives to blow out the Dolphins, 33-8, and win the Colts’ first Week 1 game in 12 years.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 14 Sep. 2025
But there’s no supplanting Defensive Player of the Year Pat Surtain II at CB1, and Riley Moss just allowed three catches in eight targets as CB2 in Week 1.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
Another rookie starter, Woodson rose up the depth chart throughout the summer, supplanting Kyle Dugger and Jabrill Peppers for a top role.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
This isn’t about technology supplanting human intuition.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Social media site Bluesky has become the platform of choice for scientists, according to a new paper, supplanting Twitter/X in the years since Elon Musk’s purchase.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
LaCombe’s contract is the largest the Ducks have given out in total compensation, supplanting the eight-year, $69-million deal with Corey Perry in 2013.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The event marked the realization of a longstanding vision to furnish the opera with a state-of-the-art venue, supplanting the previous opera house established in 1883.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Then, in his first start with the Colts since supplanting Anthony Richardson on the depth chart, Jones led Indianapolis to points on each of its first seven drives to blow out the Dolphins, 33-8, and win the Colts’ first Week 1 game in 12 years.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 14 Sep. 2025
But there’s no supplanting Defensive Player of the Year Pat Surtain II at CB1, and Riley Moss just allowed three catches in eight targets as CB2 in Week 1.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
Another rookie starter, Woodson rose up the depth chart throughout the summer, supplanting Kyle Dugger and Jabrill Peppers for a top role.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
This isn’t about technology supplanting human intuition.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Social media site Bluesky has become the platform of choice for scientists, according to a new paper, supplanting Twitter/X in the years since Elon Musk’s purchase.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplanting
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To get into character for the role, the actor shaved his head, replacing his locks with a combover, and adjusted his posture to appear nearly a foot shorter.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Some manufacturers are also re-formulating products to keep costs down, including replacing cocoa with shea butter or palm oil and incorporating peanut butter, caramel, and wafers to reduce cocoa content.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
17 Oct. 2025
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The company’s parent, SGO Corporation, was included in a superseding indictment filed in Florida federal count on Thursday.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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Federal prosecutors then issued a superseding indictment one year later charging them with 27 counts.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Supplanting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplanting. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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