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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Andy Naylor, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026 Billy Donovan is gone after six seasons as the Chicago Bulls coach, and the search for his replacement begins. —Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026 However, Lane Thomas, who came in as a defensive replacement, was tagged out trying to advance to third. —Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026 For this, modular components can be designed for quick, easy replacement. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for replacement
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Andy Naylor, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026 Billy Donovan is gone after six seasons as the Chicago Bulls coach, and the search for his replacement begins. —Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026 However, Lane Thomas, who came in as a defensive replacement, was tagged out trying to advance to third. —Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026 For this, modular components can be designed for quick, easy replacement. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for replacement
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“Replacement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/replacement. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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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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