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
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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Allow the carpet to dry Let the carpet dry completely before walking on it or replacing furniture.
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
Crawford and Schimel are vying for a 10-year term to replace retiring Justice Ann Walsh Bradley, who is generally regarded as left-leaning.
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His spree is the latest in a trend that’s replaced the classic bank heist.
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The first factor to consider when deciding whether to replace or repair the washing machine is the age of the appliance.
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
Crawford and Schimel are vying for a 10-year term to replace retiring Justice Ann Walsh Bradley, who is generally regarded as left-leaning.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
His spree is the latest in a trend that’s replaced the classic bank heist.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
The first factor to consider when deciding whether to replace or repair the washing machine is the age of the appliance.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for replace
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“Replace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/replace. Accessed 26 Mar. 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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