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replace

[ri-pleys] / rɪˈpleɪs /
VERB
take the place of; put in place of
Synonyms
STRONGEST
change follow oust recover reinstate restore succeed supplant supply take over take over from
STRONG
alter compensate displace mend patch reconstitute recoup redeem redress reestablish refund regain reimburse repay restitute retrieve ring shift sub substitute supersede
WEAK
back up fill in front for give back outplace pinch hit for put back ring in stand in (for) stand in lieu of step into shoes of swap places take out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
hold keep precede
STRONG
break damage deprive forfeit lose penalize remain take worsen
WEAK
leave alone

Example Sentences

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Analysts say many US refineries are not currently capable of making Jet A1, which has limited their ability to replace the supplies currently blocked in the Gulf.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Health and Human Services secretary had been mired in the single digits in polling to replace termed-out Gov. Gavin Newsom and lead the nation’s most populous state.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Abel’s move to boost the Weschler portfolio allocation to 6% from 5% and not replace Combs are mild surprises.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

The results, announced Tuesday at the American Association of Cancer Research annual meeting, led some researchers to wonder whether the drug might eventually replace chemo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

“One of the boys is sick, and he was to work the front room. Our charade is ruined if we don’t find someone to replace him.”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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