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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Even though Rosemary Farm's California farm won't be able to fully replace its poultry stock until summer and won't be back to egg production until fall, the farm is still thinking about others, within the industry and outside it, Sanpei said.
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Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
At least 21 since have been recalled, replaced or voted out.
—Sharyl Attkisson, Baltimore Sun, 14 Feb. 2025
Promising rookie Matt Shaw figures to get the first shot this spring at third base to replace Isaac Paredes, who couldn’t hit after replacing Christopher Morel, who couldn’t field.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
The biggest question is at the back of the bullpen, where the Toreros must replace veteran Conner Thurman (4-0, 1.40 ERA, 5 SV).
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
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Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
At least 21 since have been recalled, replaced or voted out.
—Sharyl Attkisson, Baltimore Sun, 14 Feb. 2025
Promising rookie Matt Shaw figures to get the first shot this spring at third base to replace Isaac Paredes, who couldn’t hit after replacing Christopher Morel, who couldn’t field.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
The biggest question is at the back of the bullpen, where the Toreros must replace veteran Conner Thurman (4-0, 1.40 ERA, 5 SV).
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Replace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/replace. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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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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