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
Catit does offer replacement parts to extend the furniture's life.
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Medea Giordano, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
The five-member Alameda County Board of Supervisors will be tasked with appointing a replacement to serve until the next general election in 2026.
—Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
The composite filter lasts up to two years, while the RO filter can go an impressive four years without needing replacement.
—New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2024
Meal replacement shakes have gained popularity worldwide as a quick and convenient way to lose weight.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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Medea Giordano, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
The five-member Alameda County Board of Supervisors will be tasked with appointing a replacement to serve until the next general election in 2026.
—Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
The composite filter lasts up to two years, while the RO filter can go an impressive four years without needing replacement.
—New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2024
Meal replacement shakes have gained popularity worldwide as a quick and convenient way to lose weight.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Replacement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replacement. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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