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as in superseding
to take the place of
the old street lights were replaced by more energy-efficient models
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as in returning
to bring, send, or put back to a former or proper place
took the fragile vase down to look at it and then gently replaced it on the shelf
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Recent Examples of replacing
The company works closely with mental health professionals to ensure its technology aligns with clinical practice rather than replacing it.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
Strand shares that the mere thought of replacing a roof shortly after moving in can be overwhelming for buyers and is often what leads to lower offers or buyers walking away all together.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
From building new pipelines and treatment facilities to replacing aging infrastructure, these projects will benefit thousands of families, boost fire protection, and support economic growth.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Additionally, replacing saturated fats with olive oil can help lower LDL cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol, according to Bobrick.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
Although these gems are sometimes paired with outdated or dirty lampshades, replacing a shade is an easy fix.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
The mall is still replacing its drywall to eliminate airborne contaminants that the fire could have spread.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
The notable change to the Heat’s starting group from previous games was Herro replacing second-year center Kel’el Ware, who started the previous 11 games.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Adoption accelerates naturally when professionals understand that AI is amplifying their capabilities, rather than replacing them.
—Feon Ang, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replacing
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Those charges, however, were amended when prosecutors filed superseding indictments in both cases in early September.—
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The revelation was disclosed in a superseding indictment posted to the federal docket on Tuesday.—
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Senior 6-9 forward Malik Dia, who scored 19 points with eight rebounds that day against the Razorbacks, is the team's sole returning starter.—
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The suspects appeared to grab entire racks of puffer jackets and sweatshirts before returning outside.—
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Villalobos said the students used training guns with paintballs substituting for bullets.—
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Some took the trend and ran with it, substituting the actual skin care for a stick of butter.—
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Hialeah is set to turn the page today, when Bryan Calvo, 28, is set to be sworn as the youngest mayor in the city’s history, promising a four-year reset focused on professionalism, economic growth, and restoring public trust after years of frustration with city government.—
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Island custodians began restoring the vegetation in the 1960s—work that continues in the resort’s nursery.—
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“Replacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replacing. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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