replace

[ri-pleys] / rɪˈpleɪs /

VERB

take the place of; put in place of

Synonyms

STRONGEST

change follow oust recover reinstate restore succeed supplant supply take over take over from

STRONG

alter compensate displace mend patch reconstitute recoup redeem redress reestablish refund regain reimburse repay restitute retrieve ring shift sub substitute supersede

WEAK

back up fill in front for give back outplace pinch hit for put back ring in stand in (for) stand in lieu of step into shoes of swap places take out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

hold keep precede

STRONG

break damage deprive forfeit lose penalize remain take worsen

WEAK

leave alone

Example Sentences

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Since Hologic is a healthcare business, the committee may choose to replace it with another company in the sector.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

The Pentagon has said that Google, along with xAI and OpenAI, are in the mix to replace Claude in Maven.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

But that appeal threatens to delay the confirmation of Kevin Warsh, the former Fed governor whom Trump nominated to replace Powell when his term expires next month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

They are expensive to replace — between $1,000 and $4,000, according to AAA — because they contain precious metals.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“I’ll get them when I replace this truck, which I probably just totaled.”

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith

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