replaces

verb

present tense third-person singular of replace
1
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 Tom Hart, who had called SEC Network prime time games, replaces Mark Jones alongside Roddy Jones. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026 What replaces it is a living decision layer—one that interprets signals, identifies moments that matter, recommends an action and learns from what happens next. — Rahul Saluja, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 All-wing approach The Z4 replaces much of the traditional tube-and-wing layout with a broad airframe that combines the fuselage and lifting surfaces. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026 The indictment replaces the original charges filed against Mays in 2024. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026 Just don't think this replaces dedicated, professional photo editing software. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026 The new home of Engine 8 — staffed by 12 firefighters who work in four-person crews — replaces its previous facility, which traces its origins back to 1913 and sits on the eroding west bank of Coyote Creek four blocks away. — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026 Gonzalez-Jaime replaces Daniela Calvitti, who served as interim executive director. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Rajic replaces Denise Dresser, who held the role for less than a year. — Diane Brady, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replaces
  1. supersedes
  2. restores
  3. returns
Verb
  • Genesis also argued that the county lacked authority to revoke the permits because federal law supersedes local regulations.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The real fix to this situation is to enact a federal framework that supersedes the state-by-state patchwork of regulations on autonomous vehicles.
    — Mark Dalton, Oc Register, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of supersedes
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  • Doctors treat patients with intravenous fluids and a drug called atropine, which restores a normal heart rhythm.
    — Prayan Pokharel, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Rescinding it restores the flexibility to make thoughtful decisions based on the needs of each forest and each community.
    — Dan Peck, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of restores
Verb
  • The closest tonally and thematically to the original, Last Crusade returns the series from the dark streaks of Temple of Doom to its more classically heroic, Third Reich-smashing roots.
    — Frank DeRuggiero, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Sanders overhauled the coaching staff and roster yet again, though JuJu Lewis returns at quarterback for year two.
    — Justin Williams, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of returns

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“Replaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replaces. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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