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replacement

noun

ri-ˈplās-mənt

Definition of replacement

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 When the replacement arrived, the new cotton felt stiff, less breathable, and one side seam veered off at an angle, pulling the fabric awkwardly around my body. — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026 But aside from retiring aging planes, some owners don't want to wait around for replacement parts or repairs on younger jets. — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026 Many Israelis who live abroad, including immigrants who left the country because of Netanyahu’s leadership, thus intend to come home and vote for his replacement. — Aluf Benn, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2026 An effective replacement force would at least have to do the same. — Mireille Rebeiz, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for replacement

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At times, Zukenee’s chameleonic range and ironic language can feel like a shrewd substitute for vulnerability.

— Narsimha Gour Chintaluri, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
America can point to tankers still transiting Hormuz, but shipping that depends on costly military protection and remains under threat is a poor substitute for normal trade.

— Ali Vaez, Time, 21 Oct. 2026

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But that doesn’t tell the full story either, as Seattle has played part of the season with backup Drew Lock and hasn’t yet lost by more than three points.

— Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
Although Chen Mechan is accused of firing on the Salvadoran’s vehicles, sources said its heavily armed men received backup from Joseph’s 400 Mawozo, which controls the neighboring territory.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026

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