replace something to another vs replace something by another

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Replace something with another' is the more common and natural way to express the action of substitution. On the other hand, 'replace something by another' is less common and may be used in a more formal or literary context.

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replace something to another

This phrase is not correct in English. The preposition 'to' is not used in this context.

The correct phrase is 'replace something with another.' Use this structure when indicating the action of substituting one thing for another.

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Obviously, one message means something to one group and another means something to another group.
I got another rabbit to do something to another rabbit to get baby rabbits.
The Sheriff's using the gold to replace something?
I got another rabbit to do something to another rabbit to get baby rabbits.
I got something to show you! I am about to let you see something I have never shown to another human being.
There you are, you see, wandering from one place to another I have been useful: I have seen an area where you, as Europe, might be able to do something to enhance the environment.
That led to another and then to another and to another.
He should at least have been moved to another role.
State just responded to another murder.
He thinks you traveled to another universe.
- And one topic led to another.
We just lost this gig to another band.
Someone's transferring controls to another station.
Well... one thing led to another.
Atoms shift from our dimension in space-time to another...
Video was uploaded to another anonymous CyberVid account.
Welcome to another edition of Witchy Woman.
Mr. Macon has moved to another division.
Anyway Here's to another crazy Giacomelli Christmas.
Daniel Graystone moved it to another device.

Alternatives:

replace something with another
substitute something for another
exchange something for another
swap something with another
switch something with another

replace something by another

This phrase is less common but still correct. It may be used in a more formal or literary context.

Use 'replace something by another' when you want to express the idea of substitution, especially in a formal or literary context.

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The Sheriff's using the gold to replace something?
Confirm by another liver test within 2 weeks.
He may be represented by another Member.
This was also confirmed by another processor.
The latter was acquired by another Union producer.
Julian was approached by another WikiLeaks volunteer.
Our séance was hijacked by another mage.
This is simply suicide by another name.
Forensics may have posted something by now.
Mrs Patmore's kept something by.
See the company that rented the space for the internet router was owned by another company which was owned by another and owned by another.
Other tourist mishaps are already covered by another directive.
Specific copyright issues are being dealt with separately by another study group.
Provision of security for VAT payable by another trader
The plant was subsequently bought up by another company, and operations recommenced in September.
Information from non-animal tests must be shared if requested by another potential registrant.
This name is already used by another profile.
If your image has been modified by another program, click on the preview to update it.
Perhaps he went by another name in... times past.
But the wizard may also be influenced by another, more prominent ancient figure.

Alternatives:

replace something with another
substitute something for another
exchange something for another
swap something with another
switch something with another

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