replaced; replacing; replaces
1
: to restore to a former place or position
replace cards in a file
2
: to take the place of especially as a substitute or successor
3
: to put something new in the place of
replace a worn carpet
replacer
noun
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Examples of replace in a Sentence
Will computers ever completely replace books?
Paper bags have been largely replaced by plastic bags.
She was hired to replace the previous manager.
I replaced the old rug with a new one.
They recently replaced the old phone system.
The team's manager was replaced last season.
The patient needed a transfusion to replace lost blood.
They've appointed a new minister to replace the one who just retired.
I guess it's finally time to replace the stove.
He carefully replaced the vase on the shelf.
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In 2019, a Snoopy balloon in his astronaut costume replaced Charlie Brown.
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Gillian Telling, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Cincinnati City Councilwoman Meeka Owens expects to announce who will replace Reggie Harris on council Friday morning.
—Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 28 Nov. 2024
The cable with its remote and console adapter can be easily replaced, as can the earpads, headband and other accessories.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
The president may, though, replace the chair with another commissioner.
—Michelle Price, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Gillian Telling, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Cincinnati City Councilwoman Meeka Owens expects to announce who will replace Reggie Harris on council Friday morning.
—Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 28 Nov. 2024
The cable with its remote and console adapter can be easily replaced, as can the earpads, headband and other accessories.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
The president may, though, replace the chair with another commissioner.
—Michelle Price, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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replace
verb
re·place
ri-ˈplās 
1
: to put back in a proper or former place
replace a card in a file
2
: to take the place of
paper money has replaced gold coins
3
: to put something new in the place of
replace a broken dish
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