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replacement

[ri-pleys-muhnt] / rɪˈpleɪs mənt /
NOUN
substitute
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Aging grid infrastructure compounds the problem, as replacement cycles accelerate alongside new capacity needs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

The battle group’s youngest members are showing a proclivity for using new tech to solve problems; one soldier recently 3-D-printed a replacement for a broken fuse box cover.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The need for both front and rear wings to open to increase the amount of energy harvesting possible meant a replacement was needed for the DRS overtaking aid, which had made passing easier since 2011.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Gen. Todd Blanche, Trump’s former personal criminal defense attorney, will serve as acting attorney general until a permanent replacement is named.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

“I’d offer to get you a replacement, but we both know it’s not an option.”

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood