Definition of "supplants" [supplants]

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of supplant. (verb)

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• "The new moniker supplants "Oshkosh: On the Water" with a brand that those involved in the research, development and execution of the marketing strategy believe highlight's the city's strengths to potential visitors and can counteract negative internal perceptions research showed residents have of their home community."
• "Nowadays, no one demurs when the shorter form of a word supplants the original."
• "In recent years, the company has found it difficult to lure readers and advertisers as the Internet supplants print as the top purveyor of adult content."