as in substitute
a person or thing that takes the place of another
seeing that the starting quarterback was unable to play, the coach immediately called in his replacement
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Recent Examples of replacement
Monday’s update bundles new post-quantum computing algorithms selected by the US Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in its yearslong drive to find replacements for RSA and elliptic-curve cryptosystems.
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ArsTechnica, 20 May 2025
The team opted to trade away franchise outfielder Cody Bellinger to the New York Yankees and bring in Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros as a replacement.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
Nunes defeated Pena’s replacement, Irene Aldana, on that card and then retired.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
The Broncos had four veteran players in for tryouts: Quarterback Ian Book — a former Payton draft pick in New Orleans and late replacement for Desmond Ridder — fullback Jack Colletto, running back Chris Evans and tight end Cole Fotheringham.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 10 May 2025
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ArsTechnica, 20 May 2025
The team opted to trade away franchise outfielder Cody Bellinger to the New York Yankees and bring in Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros as a replacement.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
Nunes defeated Pena’s replacement, Irene Aldana, on that card and then retired.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
The Broncos had four veteran players in for tryouts: Quarterback Ian Book — a former Payton draft pick in New Orleans and late replacement for Desmond Ridder — fullback Jack Colletto, running back Chris Evans and tight end Cole Fotheringham.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for replacement
Noun
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The information provided here is not legal advice and does not purport to be a substitute for advice of counsel on any specific matter.—
Jonathan Carson,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The time allocated could not be a substitute for instructional time.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2025
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Master Lock Portable Small Lock Box $24 $18 at Amazon Not every hotel room has a safe, and this portable lock box is a solid backup.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2025
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Having a backup, like a satellite phone with two-way communications capabilities, is better.—
Amanda Loudin,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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“Replacement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replacement. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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