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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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A California-based startup called Reflect Orbital says that reflecting sunshine on places during times of darkness could charge up solar panels, grow crops and replace urban lighting.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Brought in to replace club legend Kevin de Bruyne, Cherki had big boots to fill but the early signs suggest he can plug the hole left by the brilliant Belgian and his creativity.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“Given the need to replace missiles, missile interceptors, damaged radars, aircraft, and other equipment used in Operation Epic Fury, we are raising our estimates and price targets for the large defense primes,” he wrote.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

It’s not clear who will replace her, though Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin is rumored to be in the running.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

I wasn’t going to pretend that planting new trees would replace the ones that got cut down.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.