How to Use replace in a Sentence

replace

verb
Definition of replacenext
Synonyms for replacenext
  • I replaced the old rug with a new one.
  • He carefully replaced the vase on the shelf.
  • I guess it's finally time to replace the stove.
  • The patient needed a transfusion to replace lost blood.
  • They've appointed a new minister to replace the one who just retired.
  • They recently replaced the old phone system.
  • She was hired to replace the previous manager.
  • The team's manager was replaced last season.
  • Paper bags have been largely replaced by plastic bags.
  • Will computers ever completely replace books?
  • That’s when Bucky climbs atop a building and replaces the Nazi flag with the Stars and Stripes.
    — Jordan Riefe, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2024
  • He was replaced by Michael Fulmer with the bases loaded in the sixth and the Cubs ahead 5-3.
    — Matt Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2023
  • At the end of August, the fencing for the field and backstop will be replaced.
    — Matt Leavitt, cleveland, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Caban replaced Keechant Sewell, the first woman to lead the force.
    — CBS News, 21 Sep. 2024
  • The freeway portions that would be replaced date to 1974.
    — Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 12 July 2023
  • Ranked seventh in last week's poll, the Trojans should step up one spot and replace the Ducks.
    — Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 13 Nov. 2022
  • Hugh Casey, who replaced Fitzsimmons in the eighth, promptly gave up two runs and lost the game.
    — Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
  • The hope is to replace park light posts and hardscape features by 2027.
    — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Gone was the visor and clipboard, replaced with a guitar and mic.
    — Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 24 May 2023
  • Clicking on any of those replaces the creation in the main image.
    — PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Read below to find out which stars were replaced on TV.
    — EW.com, 24 July 2024
  • Move all your tools out of the room, roll up the plastic drop cloth on the floor, and replace any andirons or fireplace grates.
    — Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Max Mitchell substituted in to replace him as the Jets trailed the Rams 19-9.
    — Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
  • If your current iPad has seen better days, now's the time to replace it.
    — Brittany Vanderbill, EW.com, 17 Feb. 2023
  • If the repairs can't be done, Dyson will fully replace it for you.
    — Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Lebanon’s Army will have to try to wrest power from, and replace, Hezbollah.
    — Robin Wright, The New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2024
  • Chloe Moore-McNeil makes most sense to replace Berger at the 1.
    — Brian Haenchen, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Just be sure to keep it clean and replace the water every day or two.
    — Kate Morgan, Washington Post, 24 May 2023
  • While cameras will replace the chain gang in determining whether the first down line-to-gain was reached—a major tech development for the league—live game officials will continue to spot the football between plays.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 26 Feb. 2025
  • 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.
    — Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025

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