The best replacement for upright row is lateral raise.

The best alternatives to upright row are rated as following:
★★★★★  lateral raise
★★★★  military press
★★★★  overhead press
★★★  high pull
★★★  bent over row
★★  face pull
★★  front raise
★  side laterals
★  shoulder press
★  power clean
★  shrug
  barbell upright row
  barbell row
  wide-grip upright row
  seated row

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Speaking about upright row, one probably shouldn't forget about lateral raises.

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