take the place of (someone or something)
idiom
: to replace (someone or something)
Who will take the place of the current pope?
Televisions began to take the place of radios in most families' homes.
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The new Publix would take the place of the former Kmart building, and some of the shops would stay while new ones would be brought on.
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Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2025
President Donald Trump has continued to suggest tariffs could substantially reduce or take the place of income taxes.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
That includes allowing certifications, past project reviews and client testimonials to take the place of a standardized test in providing an indication of a contractor’s competency.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
Facet Wealth’s Graff said senior loans can take the place of some of a portfolio’s high-yield allocation.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2025
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Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2025
President Donald Trump has continued to suggest tariffs could substantially reduce or take the place of income taxes.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
That includes allowing certifications, past project reviews and client testimonials to take the place of a standardized test in providing an indication of a contractor’s competency.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
Facet Wealth’s Graff said senior loans can take the place of some of a portfolio’s high-yield allocation.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Take the place of (someone or something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20the%20place%20of%20%28someone%20or%20something%29. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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