replacement
noun
re·place·ment
ri-ˈplās-mənt 
Examples of replacement in a Sentence
We need a replacement for our old vacuum cleaner.
Where can we get replacement parts for the tractor?
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But the reality is that there is no replacement for Pulisic.
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Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 22 May 2025
In addition to its larger screen, this adds to the longevity and usefulness of this system as a desktop replacement.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 21 May 2025
Nearly two weeks later, sources close to the situation tell The Star that Self and his assistants are operating with the expectation that Vaughn, the 50-year-old Pasadena, California native, will indeed be hired as Norm Roberts’ replacement in the near future.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025
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—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 May 2025
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Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 22 May 2025
In addition to its larger screen, this adds to the longevity and usefulness of this system as a desktop replacement.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 21 May 2025
Nearly two weeks later, sources close to the situation tell The Star that Self and his assistants are operating with the expectation that Vaughn, the 50-year-old Pasadena, California native, will indeed be hired as Norm Roberts’ replacement in the near future.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025
The intention here is to take an open-minded look at AI as a creative tool, rather than a replacement of the artist, examining models that will keep artists in the driver’s seat.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for replacement
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replacement
noun
re·place·ment
ri-ˈplā-smənt
1
: the act of replacing : the state of being replaced
2
: one that replaces another : substitute
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