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
Smart capital planning and lifecycle forecasting can help delay replacements, stretch the value of major investments and preserve service levels during disruptions such as fluctuating materials costs.
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Rob Almond, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Organizers decided last year to go back on the market to find an auto-category replacement.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 2 June 2025
Indeed, the replacement of modernism by postmodernism was already a response to the fact that the one monolithic truth was becoming untenable for very disparate reasons (involving Eurocentrism and colonial thinking).
—Diedrich Diederichsen, Artforum, 1 June 2025
Also starting this week, according to DOT, is the replacement of Bridge No. 02572 on U.S. Route 1, South Frontage Road, and the I-95 North Exit 83 ramp in New London.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 31 May 2025
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Rob Almond, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Organizers decided last year to go back on the market to find an auto-category replacement.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 2 June 2025
Indeed, the replacement of modernism by postmodernism was already a response to the fact that the one monolithic truth was becoming untenable for very disparate reasons (involving Eurocentrism and colonial thinking).
—Diedrich Diederichsen, Artforum, 1 June 2025
Also starting this week, according to DOT, is the replacement of Bridge No. 02572 on U.S. Route 1, South Frontage Road, and the I-95 North Exit 83 ramp in New London.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for replacement
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The information provided here is not legal advice and does not purport to be a substitute for advice of counsel on any specific matter.—
Jonathan Carson,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The time allocated could not be a substitute for instructional time.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2025
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Master Lock Portable Small Lock Box $24 $18 at Amazon Not every hotel room has a safe, and this portable lock box is a solid backup.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2025
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Having a backup, like a satellite phone with two-way communications capabilities, is better.—
Amanda Loudin,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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“Replacement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replacement. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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