Synonyms for

Replacing

Verb / rɪˈpleɪsɪŋ / Another word for replacing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to take the place of something or someone

Synonyms & similar words

replace supplant replacement supercede putback supersede exchange superveneupon interchange substitute substituting exchanging swapping trading switching interchanging renewing restoring renewing refreshing updating upgrading modernizing revamping overhauling rebuilding reconstructing refurbishing repairing fixing

Synonyms by register

Formal

substituting superseding supplanting displacing

Informal

swapping switching swapping out changing

Literary

usurping ouusting

Antonyms

keeping retaining preserving maintaining holding continuing

Common collocations

  • replacing the old
  • replacing the battery
  • replacing the part
  • replacing the manager
  • replacing the system
  • replacing the bulb
  • replacing the text

Word family

noun replacement
verb replace
adjective replaceable

Usage note

This word often implies a direct substitution where the new item takes the exact function of the old. Be mindful of context; 'replacing' can sometimes carry a negative connotation if the substitution is unwanted or forced.

Example sentences

  1. I am replacing my old shoes with new ones.
  2. We are replacing the light bulb in the lamp.
  3. My mom is replacing the broken vase with a new one.
  4. The coach is replacing the tired players with fresh ones.
  5. The company is replacing the old computers with new ones.

Quotes

  • Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present. - Jim Rohn
  • Don't watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going. - Sam Levenson

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