Synonyms of replacement

replacement

noun

ri-ˈplās-mənt 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• substitute
• backup
• surrogate
• stand-in
• assistant
• sub
• relief
• cover
• reserve
• fill-in
• proxy
• pinch hitter
• designated hitter
• alternate
• locum tenens
• deputy
• delegate
• stopgap
• successor
• second
• representative
• apology
• agent
• makeshift
• attorney
• factor
• rep
• understudy
• assignee
• commissary
• envoy
• procurator
• reliever
• superseder

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of replacement

Atlanta Falcons Needs: WR, C, Edge, S Oregon DT Derrick Harmon - Harmon is a powerful force at the point of attack, and the Falcons desperately need to find an adequate replacement for Grady Jarrett, who was released. —Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025

Sadly, Stella was discontinued in 2011, but of course, Reddit has suggestions on a replacement. —Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025

His interim replacement was Troy Schulte, the city’s budget officer at the time, who went on to fill the job on a permanent basis for a decade. —Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025

This buildup can reduce the water pressure, create clogs, or lead to leaks, forcing you to hire a plumber for repairs and replacement jobs. —Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2025