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
Sponges that get doused in liquid makeup also need regular replacement—we're talking every one to three months.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2025
David’s replacement will be announced in due course.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2025
Their replacement was not announced, nor were the Meiers’ future plans.
—Jacob Gallagher, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Included in these projects – slated to be completed this summer – are flooring replacements, paving work, roofing and gutter repairs and the installation of several new playgrounds.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2025
David’s replacement will be announced in due course.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2025
Their replacement was not announced, nor were the Meiers’ future plans.
—Jacob Gallagher, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Included in these projects – slated to be completed this summer – are flooring replacements, paving work, roofing and gutter repairs and the installation of several new playgrounds.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for replacement
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“Replacement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replacement. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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