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as in superseding
to take the place of
the old street lights were replaced by more energy-efficient models
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as in returning
to bring, send, or put back to a former or proper place
took the fragile vase down to look at it and then gently replaced it on the shelf
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Recent Examples of replacing
The researchers simply pushed this concept further by replacing the native Sox2 gene in mouse cells with its choanoflagellate equivalent, demonstrating that these ancient genes could induce pluripotency.
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This surprise default messaging option is a gift to the likes of WhatsApp and Signal, which while not replacing carrier messaging will become more stitched into the OS.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
To ease this transition, employers can introduce new recognition tools gradually—starting with features rather than replacing existing tools entirely.
—Archer Chiang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Without replacing them before the cold weather arrives, you could be left with a cold home, outrages energy expenses, and an HVAC system that breaks down from working overtime to regulate indoor temperatures.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
The trains were first pitched in 2014 and were originally meant to be operational by 2024, replacing vehicles running in New Jersey that were over two decades old.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
This past year, Barra has directed a reorganization at Cruise, ousting its founders and replacing them with auto and tech industry veterans.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024
Passkeys replacing passwords are the obvious example to throw in the mix.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Blocking a multibillion-dollar investment from a company based in an allied country and replacing it with a Rube Goldberg machine of tax incentives and tariffs doesn’t seem very efficient.
—The Editors, National Review, 4 Dec. 2024
Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This surprise default messaging option is a gift to the likes of WhatsApp and Signal, which while not replacing carrier messaging will become more stitched into the OS.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
To ease this transition, employers can introduce new recognition tools gradually—starting with features rather than replacing existing tools entirely.
—Archer Chiang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Without replacing them before the cold weather arrives, you could be left with a cold home, outrages energy expenses, and an HVAC system that breaks down from working overtime to regulate indoor temperatures.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
The trains were first pitched in 2014 and were originally meant to be operational by 2024, replacing vehicles running in New Jersey that were over two decades old.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
This past year, Barra has directed a reorganization at Cruise, ousting its founders and replacing them with auto and tech industry veterans.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024
Passkeys replacing passwords are the obvious example to throw in the mix.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Blocking a multibillion-dollar investment from a company based in an allied country and replacing it with a Rube Goldberg machine of tax incentives and tariffs doesn’t seem very efficient.
—The Editors, National Review, 4 Dec. 2024
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Prosecutors have said their criminal investigation is ongoing and additional charges or defendants could be added in a possible superseding indictment.Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
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Prosecutors announced a sprawling superseding indictment Thursday charging Wedding with conspiracy to export cocaine, with running a continuing criminal enterprise, and with three murders in connection with the operation as well as an attempted murder.Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
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In an industry rarity, Rosso left Galliano free of any commercial obligation to create Margiela’s Artisanal collections, returning couture to its function as a research and development department that can inspire other product lines, rather than service an elite clientele.Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Danny Boyle and Alex Garland are returning after 22 years to make 28 Years Later, though the original film, 28 Days Later, has remained one of cinema’s weirdest modern days stories.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Other projects include restoring Saudi heritage sites, such as royal palaces, with the help of French institutions like the Centre des Monuments Nationaux and OPPIC.Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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If the premise is correct that payroll and benefits costs are starting to strangle higher education providers, the first step in restoring free breathing is knowing what’s choking you.Derek Newton, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Replacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replacing. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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