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Common collocations with replacement in American Collocation

replacement noun

US /rɪˈpleɪsmənt/

good or suitable

adequate
appropriate
good
ideal
perfect
suitable

If a suitable replacement is not available, we will provide a refund.

direct

direct

Energy-saving light bulbs are available as direct replacements for incandescent ones.

permanent/temporary

long-term
permanent
temporary

We appointed a temporary replacement, who has been excellent.

possible

possible
potential

Mick McCarthy has been touted as a possible replacement.

be a replacement

act as
be
be intended as
serve as

This document will not act as a replacement for travel insurance .

look for a replacement

look for
search for
seek

The band is now urgently seeking a replacement to take up the vacant slot.

find a replacement

find
get
obtain
purchase

She left the company in June, and it has been very hard to find a replacement.

If your card has been lost or stolen you can get a replacement from the Student Services Information Desk.

provide a replacement

arrange
provide
supply

If the item is faulty, call us and we will arrange a suitable replacement.

appoint a replacement for someone doing a job

appoint
nominate
recruit
select

If a vacancy occurs the Executive Committee must appoint a replacement as soon as possible.