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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The construction of the replacement store is just about done and the new prototype, two-story Publix is set to open on Feb. 27, said company spokesperson Lindsey Willis.
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Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2025
On Friday, however, the NBA changed course and added Black to the Rising Stars roster as a replacement for the event alongside Suns rookie Ryan Dunn and second-year players Toumani Camara (Portland) and Ausar Thompson (Detroit).
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2025
Individuals who paid out-of-pocket for windshield repairs or replacements due to a defect covered by the settlement may be eligible for reimbursement.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Many homeowners underestimate the replacement cost of their homes, leading to insufficient coverage.
—William Jones, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
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Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2025
On Friday, however, the NBA changed course and added Black to the Rising Stars roster as a replacement for the event alongside Suns rookie Ryan Dunn and second-year players Toumani Camara (Portland) and Ausar Thompson (Detroit).
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2025
Individuals who paid out-of-pocket for windshield repairs or replacements due to a defect covered by the settlement may be eligible for reimbursement.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Many homeowners underestimate the replacement cost of their homes, leading to insufficient coverage.
—William Jones, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Replacement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replacement. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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