- present participle of replace.
replacing
Example Sentences
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But replacing clichés with something vivid and original is a harder task.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
Less than four weeks later, DePodesta was fired for not adequately replacing Tracy.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
Two more tunnels to the islands of Whalsay and Bressay could follow under the plans, which council leaders say would be cheaper than building new ferries and replacing harbours.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026
The upgrade will require fully replacing the components in 1.2 kilometres of the 27-kilometre tunnel.
From Barron's • Jun. 27, 2026
If he got hired, it wouldn’t be Uncle Camp he’d be replacing.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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