replacement
noun
re·place·ment
ri-ˈplās-mənt 
Examples of replacement in a Sentence
We need a replacement for our old vacuum cleaner.
Where can we get replacement parts for the tractor?
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Trump is expected to move quickly to name a replacement and has previously discussed elevating Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin, a close ally who has earned a reputation inside the administration as a reliable executor of the president’s agenda.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 2 Apr. 2026
Rozier’s replacement is the least of the Heat’s personnel issues.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Susac was a defensive replacement in San Diego on Wednesday.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Replacement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/replacement. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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replacement
noun
re·place·ment
ri-ˈplā-smənt
1
: the act of replacing : the state of being replaced
2
: one that replaces another : substitute
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