swapped out
Exchanged for another
Swapped out means replaced or exchanged, usually for something serving the same function: We swapped out the old hard drive for a solid-state one.
The phrase emphasizes removal of the original item, distinguishing it from a simple swap or trade.
Common in technical contexts where components are interchangeable: The battery can be swapped out in minutes.
Put in place of
- exchangedMutually traded
- switchedChanged between two options
- tradedExchanged for value
- interchangedReciprocally traded positions
rotated · alternated · transposed · changed · updated · upgraded · renewed · refreshed
No longer in use
- outmodedNo longer in fashion
- supersededReplaced by something newer
- deprecatedFormally advised against using
- retiredNo longer in workforce
antiquated · old-fashioned · dated · passe · defunct · anachronistic · bygone · replaced
Emotionally distant, disengaged
- pulledDrew with force
- benchedTaken out of action
- sidelinedRemoved from participation
- droppedLet fall downward
excluded · omitted · cut · axed · eliminated · retired · decommissioned · discontinued
substituted
Put in place of
interchanged · rotated · alternated · transposed · changed · updated · upgraded · renewed · refreshed · overhauled
outdated
No longer in use
- outmodedNo longer in fashion
- supersededReplaced by something newer
- deprecatedFormally advised against using
retired · antiquated · old-fashioned · dated · passe · defunct · anachronistic · bygone · replaced · upgraded
withdrawn
Emotionally distant, disengaged
dropped · excluded · omitted · cut · axed · eliminated · retired · decommissioned · discontinued · shelved