taking the place of

A form of take the place of — To supersede; to come to be used instead of someone or something.

Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of take the place of
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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “taking the place of,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/taking%20the%20place%20of.

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