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
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.
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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
Renewables aren’t supplanting planet-heating fossil fuels in many countries because energy demand is growing so rapidly.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Running back Rico Dowdle notched 239 scrimmage yards, the most ever of any Panther, supplanting Christian McCaffrey.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 12 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
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
Renewables aren’t supplanting planet-heating fossil fuels in many countries because energy demand is growing so rapidly.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Running back Rico Dowdle notched 239 scrimmage yards, the most ever of any Panther, supplanting Christian McCaffrey.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 12 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplanting
Verb
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If your temperature valve is leaking, DIYers who are experienced with plumbing should be capable of replacing or repairing the valve on a water heater.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
28 Jan. 2026
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Indeed, Spiber’s plan foresees replacing a large amount of edible sugar with waste by 2026.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In October 2024, however, federal prosecutors released a superseding indictment charging Wedding with running a criminal enterprise, cocaine trafficking and murder in an operation stretching across the US, Canada, Mexico and Colombia.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN Money,
23 Jan. 2026
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But totally superseding gold may not be advantageous, especially if the price there continues to rise.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Supplanting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplanting. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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