replace this by that vs replace this for that

Both phrases are commonly used, but they have slightly different meanings. 'Replace this by that' is used when indicating the action of substitution, while 'replace this for that' is used when indicating the exchange or trade of one thing for another.

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replace this by that

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate the action of substitution.

This phrase is used to indicate the action of replacing one thing with another. It is commonly used in contexts where one thing is being substituted for another.

Examples:

You can replace the old batteries by new ones.
Please replace the damaged part by a new one.

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The proposed amendment cannot replace this inflation provision.
No institutionalized communication policy could replace this.
Never been able to replace this guy Strasmore.
I need a soul to replace this pocket Russian human.
I wanted to replace this since Matty totaled your other one.
Another stack just replaces this stack.
Hopefully he'll replace this awful Jeb.
If I can replace this potion with one that isn't magical...
Well, maybe now you'll agree to replace this filthy old couch.
Hopefully he'll replace this awful Jeb.
The reference to health protection and to the Lisbon Treaty replaces this recital.
In case of doubt please replace this with a higher specified tube.
I consider it imperative to apply European measures to prohibit or replace this substance.
A new owner would have to replace this amount by its own contribution.
It is suggested that the European Commission should replace this wording with an alternative text.
We will have to replace this with action on behalf of Europe.
I'll talk to the super, verify he didn't replace this handle.
A certificate referred to in paragraph 2.1, shall replace this AFS-Statement at the latest by 1 January 2004.
To replace this regulation, the European Commission has presented the 'Forest Focus' proposal, which is now coming back to Parliament for second reading.
This dude over here wants to replace this with some sort of steel oatmeal.

Alternatives:

substitute this with that
exchange this for that
swap this for that
switch this with that
trade this for that

replace this for that

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate the exchange or trade of one thing for another.

This phrase is used to indicate the exchange or trade of one thing for another. It is commonly used in contexts where one thing is being substituted or traded for another.

Examples:

I will replace this old phone for that new one.
She wants to replace this shirt for that dress.

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The proposed amendment cannot replace this inflation provision.
No institutionalized communication policy could replace this.
Never been able to replace this guy Strasmore.
I need a soul to replace this pocket Russian human.
I wanted to replace this since Matty totaled your other one.
Another stack just replaces this stack.
Hopefully he'll replace this awful Jeb.
If I can replace this potion with one that isn't magical...
Well, maybe now you'll agree to replace this filthy old couch.
Hopefully he'll replace this awful Jeb.
The reference to health protection and to the Lisbon Treaty replaces this recital.
In case of doubt please replace this with a higher specified tube.
I consider it imperative to apply European measures to prohibit or replace this substance.
A new owner would have to replace this amount by its own contribution.
It is suggested that the European Commission should replace this wording with an alternative text.
We will have to replace this with action on behalf of Europe.
I'll talk to the super, verify he didn't replace this handle.
A certificate referred to in paragraph 2.1, shall replace this AFS-Statement at the latest by 1 January 2004.
To replace this regulation, the European Commission has presented the 'Forest Focus' proposal, which is now coming back to Parliament for second reading.
This dude over here wants to replace this with some sort of steel oatmeal.

Alternatives:

exchange this for that
trade this for that
substitute this for that
swap this for that
switch this for that

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replace this by that vs replace this for that