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 At Moneypenny, smart technology supports rather than replaces human judgment, giving our teams the clarity to make confident decisions within clear guardrails. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 The Prospect Lake Clean Water Center, built under a public-private partnership, replaces Fiveash, a 1950s-era plant that has served Fort Lauderdale and surrounding communities for 73 years. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026 Indigenous Peoples Day is typically paired with Columbus Day or replaces the federal holiday altogether. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026 The property replaces a dwelling from the 1950s and was designed and developed by London architect William Paul. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026 After winning an Academy Award for penning the screenplay for 2010’s The Social Network, Sorkin replaces David Fincher in the director’s chair for the companion piece. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2026 The approach replaces the oxygen normally generated during water electrolysis with an epoxide, a class of chemicals widely used to manufacture polymers, coatings, adhesives, pharmaceuticals, and other products. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026 Katie Zacharia replaces Karoline Leavitt, who departed the White House in August after giving birth to her second child. — Natalie Allison, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026 The new restaurant replaces the former Dutch’s Burrito Bar space on South University Drive. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2026

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Waller is one of the NFL’s few mythical figures — one whose story precedes his stats, whose name supersedes his acclaim.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026
Because how the Irish played in the run game supersedes all that.

— Pete Sampson, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of supersedes

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The author behind the singular Elizabeth Zott returns with ‘Peck & Peck,’ a sharp, charming satire on the pretensions and perils of literary gatekeepers.

— Leigh Haber, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Cedric the Entertainer returns as Uncle Bobby, alongside other franchise favorites, including Karen Malina White as Dijonay Jones, Soleil Moon Frye as Zoey Howzer and Alisa Reyes as LaCienega Boulevardez.

— Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026

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