as in substitutes
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 replacements
In 2012, the NFL was caught off guard, forced to pluck unqualified replacements, some of whom were fanboys of specific teams and another of whom was a competitor in the World Series of Poker.
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
Gash and Brin, who are Highland Park residents, disclosed their decisions not to seek reelection to lead their parties on Wednesday, giving the respective precinct committeepersons time to evaluate potential replacements before their April conventions.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Visit our website or contact the Garden Hotline for recommendations on suitable and non-invasive replacements that will thrive in our region.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
The company, founded in 1980, is best known for its meal replacements, protein shakes, nutritional teas and vitamins.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 26 Mar. 2026
Maryland cannot responsibly retire dependable power sources until stable replacements are actually in place.
—Andre Johnson Jr, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2026
Losing to Munoz and Kamada to injury and Ismaila Sarr’s absence for more than a month helping Senegal win the Africa Cup of Nations no doubt had an impact on the speed of their play, with no direct replacements for any of those key figures.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
In wars lasting a month or so with relatively low casualty rates, managing massive ammunition consumption, assembling and training replacements, and renewing equipment losses during a war, not after it, are simply not issues.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
The restaurant has temporary plexiglass in the spaces while replacements are ordered.
—Joan Murray, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Troy Renck, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
Gash and Brin, who are Highland Park residents, disclosed their decisions not to seek reelection to lead their parties on Wednesday, giving the respective precinct committeepersons time to evaluate potential replacements before their April conventions.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Visit our website or contact the Garden Hotline for recommendations on suitable and non-invasive replacements that will thrive in our region.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
The company, founded in 1980, is best known for its meal replacements, protein shakes, nutritional teas and vitamins.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 26 Mar. 2026
Maryland cannot responsibly retire dependable power sources until stable replacements are actually in place.
—Andre Johnson Jr, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2026
Losing to Munoz and Kamada to injury and Ismaila Sarr’s absence for more than a month helping Senegal win the Africa Cup of Nations no doubt had an impact on the speed of their play, with no direct replacements for any of those key figures.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
In wars lasting a month or so with relatively low casualty rates, managing massive ammunition consumption, assembling and training replacements, and renewing equipment losses during a war, not after it, are simply not issues.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
The restaurant has temporary plexiglass in the spaces while replacements are ordered.
—Joan Murray, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replacements
substitutes
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Ohio has seen fewer deaths but more risky behavior lately as fentanyl supplies dry up and people turn to substitutes tainted by animal tranquilizers.—
Kaitlin Coward,
Boston Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering what’s changing in how fashion is made, scaled or engineered from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Replacements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replacements. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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