replacement
noun
re·place·ment
ri-ˈplās-mənt 
Synonyms
Examples of replacement in a Sentence
We need a replacement for our old vacuum cleaner.
Where can we get replacement parts for the tractor?
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An injury to star goalkeeper Alisson may negatively affect this, but his replacement, Kelleher, is widely considered one of the best backup goalkeepers in the league.
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James Nalton, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
The Substance follows 50-something Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore), a Hollywood star who finds herself at a point in her career when the men around her are on the lookout for a younger, perkier replacement.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2024
Goalies get warm-up time If an injured goaltender is removed from a game, their replacement may be given time to warm up.
—Analis Bailey, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
Over the course of 2023, USA TODAY spoke to more than 30 travelers whose mobility devices were damaged or destroyed by U.S. airlines, and many said the process of waiting for repairs or replacements took months, often leaving them homebound in the meantime.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
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James Nalton, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
The Substance follows 50-something Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore), a Hollywood star who finds herself at a point in her career when the men around her are on the lookout for a younger, perkier replacement.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2024
Goalies get warm-up time If an injured goaltender is removed from a game, their replacement may be given time to warm up.
—Analis Bailey, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
Over the course of 2023, USA TODAY spoke to more than 30 travelers whose mobility devices were damaged or destroyed by U.S. airlines, and many said the process of waiting for repairs or replacements took months, often leaving them homebound in the meantime.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Replacement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/replacement. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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replacement
noun
re·place·ment
ri-ˈplā-smənt
1
: the act of replacing : the state of being replaced
2
: one that replaces another : substitute
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