as in substituted
to serve as a replacement usually for a time only
the weekend anchor is subbing for the station's main anchor all this week she subbed for middle school teachers in the district as needed
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Recent Examples of subbed
Still, Vines subbed on in the final 10 minutes to get at least some run.
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Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 28 Sep. 2025
Hassani Dotson, who hadn’t played since March because of a hamstring injury, subbed into the match in the 84th minute.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 28 Sep. 2025
With the score tied 1-1 at halftime, Pride coach Seb Hines subbed Julie Doyle for Pickett.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Sep. 2025
The Eagles immediately went up-tempo, subbed in Dotson for Calcaterra, and Hurts threw a 33-yard touchdown to Goedert to kickstart the comeback.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Stewart, who subbed in an extra night this week, went with a more playful route to talk about the Kimmel suspension.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
But Spirit coach Adrián Gonzaléz subbed on two speedy forwards moments after the red card, forcing the Current to respect that speed and direct ability to attack.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
Roberts had subbed for Rushing in the eighth inning, not expecting the game to get around to his spot in the lineup again.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Rollins has also subbed for Rich Eisen as a guest host.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 28 Sep. 2025
Hassani Dotson, who hadn’t played since March because of a hamstring injury, subbed into the match in the 84th minute.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 28 Sep. 2025
With the score tied 1-1 at halftime, Pride coach Seb Hines subbed Julie Doyle for Pickett.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Sep. 2025
The Eagles immediately went up-tempo, subbed in Dotson for Calcaterra, and Hurts threw a 33-yard touchdown to Goedert to kickstart the comeback.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Stewart, who subbed in an extra night this week, went with a more playful route to talk about the Kimmel suspension.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
But Spirit coach Adrián Gonzaléz subbed on two speedy forwards moments after the red card, forcing the Current to respect that speed and direct ability to attack.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
Roberts had subbed for Rushing in the eighth inning, not expecting the game to get around to his spot in the lineup again.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Rollins has also subbed for Rich Eisen as a guest host.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subbed
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This recognition has no cash value, is not transferable, and may not be substituted or redeemed for cash or any other value.—
Time,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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Starbucks Protein-Boosted Milk, a blend of 2% milk and premium whey protein made daily by baristas, may be substituted in any hot or iced drink where milk is part of the recipe — for example, a Latte, Macchiato or Coconutmilk Refresher.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Subbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subbed. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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