replace
verb (used with object)
to assume the former role, position, or function of; substitute for (a person or thing).
replacing
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present participleof replace.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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After three shorts spells as interim manager, Gray took on the position of head coach in May 2024, replacing Nick Montgomery.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
State officials insist they’re not rejecting rigor, but their ideas for replacing the graduation standards aren’t reassuring.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
Hyrox said they launched a "major cleanup operation" after the event on Saturday, including by sanitising equipment and replacing sections of the carpet.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
The projects include replacing pavement with trees and landscaping, creating outdoor learning areas and improving playgrounds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
It was the sixth movie, opening with the arrival of Commander Calvados, who was replacing the beloved General Massimo, who had been killed by space pirates at the end of episode five.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
