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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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"There's no way they can replace the capacity that was provided by the Gulf carriers," he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The unit said Maersk is “aligned with the Republic of Panama” in a campaign against it and a plan to replace it “through a takeover that installed new port operators.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Fuller won the election to replace her on Tuesday, according to CBS News, the BBC's US partner.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Raman said that as mayor, she would ensure that such projects are finished on time — and replace airport leadership if it fails to happen.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Unlike a substitution cipher, it doesn’t replace any of the letters in the original message.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield