Synonyms of replacement

replacement

noun

ri-ˈplās-mənt 

as in substitute

a person or thing that takes the place of another

seeing that the starting quarterback was unable to play, the coach immediately called in his replacement

Synonyms & Similar Words

• substitute
• backup
• surrogate
• stand-in
• assistant
• sub
• relief
• cover
• reserve
• fill-in
• proxy
• pinch hitter
• designated hitter
• alternate
• locum tenens
• deputy
• delegate
• stopgap
• successor
• second
• representative
• apology
• agent
• makeshift
• attorney
• factor
• rep
• understudy
• assignee
• commissary
• envoy
• procurator
• reliever
• superseder

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of replacement

At Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, its flagship, Anthem’s broad-network plan pays almost $100,000 for a major joint replacement, compared with $28,000 from Medicare. — Bob Herman, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026

Two visions of Social Security Boccia’s argument was that Social Security has become an expensive wage-replacement system that sends its largest benefits to people most capable of providing for themselves. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026

Modern replacement windows may combine insulated glass, durable frames and thermal features designed to help improve indoor comfort. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026