Synonyms of subs

subs 1 of 3

noun (1)

plural of sub

as in submarines

a large sandwich on a long split roll

we shared a tuna sub at lunch

Synonyms & Similar Words

• submarines
• heroes
• torpedoes
• grinders
• hoagies
• Italian sandwiches
• Cuban sandwiches
• po'boys

subs

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noun (2)

plural of sub

as in substitutes

a person or thing that takes the place of another

we had a sub in English today, so we didn't get our test results back

Synonyms & Similar Words

• substitutes
• replacements
• backups
• assistants
• surrogates
• reserves
• proxies
• pinch hitters
• covers
• stand-ins
• fill-ins
• designated hitters
• reliefs
• locum tenentes
• alternates
• deputies
• delegates
• seconds
• apologies
• reps
• factors
• agents
• commissaries
• representatives
• assignees
• makeshifts
• attorneys
• successors
• envoys
• relievers
• procurators
• stopgaps
• understudies
• superseders

subs

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verb

present tense third-person singular of sub

as in spells

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• substitutes
• spells
• stands in
• covers
• takes over
• fills in
• pinch-hits
• steps in
• doubles (as)
• understudies
• relieves

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of subs

Noun

In Korea, Netflix leads the way with domestic streamer TVING a clear second, while Indonesia’s Vidio, which has been profitable since the fourth quarter of last year, leading that market with six million paying subs. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026

The firm projects the market will reach a floor of some 53 million subs in 2030, with traditional operators accounting for 27 million video customers—just slightly more than the 26 million subs the vMVPDs are expected to reach in four years’ time. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Classic Italian American fare like chicken parm subs and sausage and peppers fly off food carts. — Clare Whitton, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2026

There’s still mayo in the mix but pimentos are swapped with piquillo peppers and Mahón cheese (from Menorca, Spain) subs in for the Cheddar. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2026

Even then, a dubious penalty and lax marking at a throw were the difference and subs may have felt like a knee-jerk reaction. — Beren Cross, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

For more than 80 years, Gonella’s has been famous for its Italian subs. — Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Once decommissioning begins, the ships take drydock space from operational subs waiting for maintenance. — Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026

Breakfast includes eggs, bacon and sausage, omelets, pancakes, waffles, and biscuits and gravy, while lunch expands into burgers, subs, seafood platters, salads and daily comfort-food specials. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026