replacement
noun
re·place·ment
ri-ˈplās-mənt 
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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Bench coach Don Kelly, a Pittsburgh-area native, would be the obvious replacement if the team chose to make a move.
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Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
The replacement must be a Republican who lives in the district.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2025
His office also checks for defunct street lights weekly and reports them to the city and San Diego Gas & Electric for replacement, and plans to plant dozens of trees around transit corridors in his district after securing grant funding.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
First, the deal was structured as a replacement of directors, not an addition of three directors, which is more common in settlements, particularly ones with relatively smaller boards (i.e., eight directors for a $30 billion company).
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 12 Apr. 2025
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Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
The replacement must be a Republican who lives in the district.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2025
His office also checks for defunct street lights weekly and reports them to the city and San Diego Gas & Electric for replacement, and plans to plant dozens of trees around transit corridors in his district after securing grant funding.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
First, the deal was structured as a replacement of directors, not an addition of three directors, which is more common in settlements, particularly ones with relatively smaller boards (i.e., eight directors for a $30 billion company).
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 12 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for replacement
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“Replacement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/replacement. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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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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