as in substitute
a person or thing that takes the place of another
seeing that the starting quarterback was unable to play, the coach immediately called in his replacement
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Recent Examples of replacement
The federal government has abruptly cut grants to many researchers, including several at San Jose State University, leaving them with incomplete projects and struggling to find replacement funding.
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Naomi Kotani, Mercury News, 19 July 2025
She will be replaced on an interim basis by Chief Legal Officer Peter Wexler while the company searches for a permanent replacement.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 18 July 2025
The division’s seminal role at every film market means that Kramer’s replacement, if there is to be one, will also be of keen interest to the independent space.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 18 July 2025
Use it as an assistant for your work, not as a replacement.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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Naomi Kotani, Mercury News, 19 July 2025
She will be replaced on an interim basis by Chief Legal Officer Peter Wexler while the company searches for a permanent replacement.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 18 July 2025
The division’s seminal role at every film market means that Kramer’s replacement, if there is to be one, will also be of keen interest to the independent space.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 18 July 2025
Use it as an assistant for your work, not as a replacement.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for replacement
Noun
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Vought left the meeting saying there would be a substitute amendment that would eliminate $400 million in cuts to an AIDS prevention program, one of the main concerns of Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine.—
July 16,
CBS News,
16 July 2025
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The collard greens were a substitute food for that day and not posted on the day’s menu, according to health department documents.—
Julia Ainsley,
NBC news,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Simmons would give the Kings a capable backup for point guard Dennis Schroder, who recently came to Sacramento in a sign-and-trade deal with the Detroit Pistons.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
18 July 2025
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Lucas implores Skepta to call up fellow U.K. rappers such as Dave and Central Cee for backup, and goes on to mock his friendship with Drake.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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“Replacement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replacement. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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