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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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"There's no way they can replace the capacity that was provided by the Gulf carriers," he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Even after efforts under Bass to streamline hiring and boost recruitment, some officials are concerned there won’t be enough new cops to replace those projected to leave or retire in the coming years.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Fuller won the election to replace her on Tuesday, according to CBS News, the BBC's US partner.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

We laughed at the ugly dishes I’d bought in a secondhand booth to replace the china.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron