replace
verb (used with object)
to assume the former role, position, or function of; substitute for (a person or thing).
have replaced
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present perfectof replace.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Engineers have replaced materials installed in the 1970s which had reached the end of their intended lifespan.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
"They have replaced America as the cool kids on the block."
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
These trends have replaced seasonal play with year-round commitments that are turning childhood fitness and recreation into a financial burden that is undermining the joy of sports.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Stories about his life and death have replaced those about Mexico’s World Cup run on my social media timelines.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
We were discussing away, and all of a sudden, the girls started congregating, one by one, including the two new ones who have replaced Miriam and Dulce, everybody contributing their ideas.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
