Replacing
9 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The act of taking the place of something or someone, or providing a substitute. Involves removing one thing and putting another in its position.
“The company is replacing outdated equipment with modern technology.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
re·plac·ing
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Synonyms
substitutingexchangingsupersedingsupplanting
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Wordle
Contains two instances of common letter G and -ING ending
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Scrabble
Worth 14 points base; 9-letter word with valuable C and P
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