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
For another, this drubbing, unlike many previous ones, was triggered not by fears of a bubble but rather concern that AI is on the verge of supplanting the business models of a wide swathe of companies that doomsayers have long predicted were at risk.
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Brody Ford, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Notably, this enhancement fosters ASML’s EUV economics rather than supplanting them.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
Brody Ford, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Notably, this enhancement fosters ASML’s EUV economics rather than supplanting them.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supplanting
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The software company announced Monday that co-founder Aneel Bhusri, who served as either co-CEO or CEO from 2009 through 2024, will return to the role, replacing CEO Carl Eschenbach.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The question is whether UM is better served by having Thornton (the accomplished Boston College transfer) at safety and Fitzgerald (six interceptions as a freshman) in the nickel (replacing Keionte Scott) or vice versa.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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The superseding indictment adds four counts of acts of terrorism while armed, two counts each of first-degree murder and assault with intent to kill.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Online federal court records did not appear to show a new plea or appearance in connection with the superseding indictment Wednesday.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Supplanting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplanting. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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