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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

supplanting

/ˈsʌplæntɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does supplanting mean?

verb

The act of replacing or taking the place of something or someone, often in a gradual or subtle manner.

Example

"The new policy was a result of supplanting the old one, which had been in place for decades."

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