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replacement

[ri-pleys-muhnt] / rɪˈpleɪs mənt /
NOUN
substitute
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That balance — AI as an accelerant rather than a replacement — captures where much of Hollywood has landed in practice.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

The American Medical Association has broadly come out against AI as a replacement for doctors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

After Latham was turned around by Archer, Williamson's replacement Henry Nicholls, played on off Josh Tongue.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

Fortunately, the U.S. system of government actually worked: Behind the scenes, the controversial replacement was blocked.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026

While I waited for my turn, I saw several people pulled out of line when the scanner found a subcutaneous minicomputer or a voice-controlled phone installed as a tooth replacement.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline




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