REPLACES Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

replaces

verb

present tense third-person singular of replace

as in supersedes

to take the place of the old street lights were replaced by more energy-efficient models

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as in restores

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 replaces Proposition 5 amends California’s Constitution to change how recall elections work, severing the recall vote from who replaces the official in office. — Kiara Adams, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026 The brand's new Bitwater replaces the lower water heater element in your existing tank. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026 Scientists described a holoparasitic plant that replaces its own genes with those of its host. — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026 The air purifier's Odor Neutralizer technology even removes smelly stenches and replaces them with a refreshing scent. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026 The only other change to the India lineup comes in the bowling attack where Prince Yadav replaces Mayank Yadav. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026 The show replaces each one with a fresh fuckup, who rarely has trouble adopting Slough House’s culture of picking at one another’s wounds until everyone’s a little too exposed for comfort. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026 One thin layer replaces two or three bulky ones, and the heat comes on when the weather turns. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026 Eaton replaces Haltom, a squad that lost 40-15 to South Grand Prairie. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026

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Foundry Park supersedes Lincoln Yards, developer Sterling Bay's controversial $6 billion redevelopment plan for the same area.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Auburn’s trustees are asserting that their authority supersedes not only faculty expertise, but professional norms, disciplinary standards, and even accrediting bodies.

— Beth Davis Sramek, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of supersedes

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The quicker Wendy's rids itself of the meth addicts and prison-release system workers, the sooner this brand restores order.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Starz and Verizon have inked a deal that restores all Starz channels, Starz On Demand and the Starz app to Verizon Fios.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of restores

Verb

Mike Boynton, a former assistant on May’s staff, takes over a Michigan team that returns Elliot Cadeau and Trey McKenney from its national championship team.

— Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
This year, the Gotham Film Awards is bringing back its Audience Award, which returns after a six-year absence.

— Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026

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