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

The three-course dinner, $39, subs in a Fritto Misto appetizer and a Mary’s Chicken entree selection. — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Belgian boss Rudi Garcia, perhaps looking to make a statement after FIFA’s handling of the Balogun red card incident, unleashed a pair of super subs in the form of Manchester City’s attacking midfielder Jérémy Doku and Napoli striker Romelu Lukaku. — Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

The subs never actually submerged—passengers simply sat below the lagoon’s waterline—but the ride embodied a growing appetite for underwater tourism. — Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 2 July 2026

The offer excludes Steak & Cheese Melts and Smokehouse Beef & Cheddar Brisket subs, according to the company. — Mike Snider, USA Today, 2 July 2026

The growing influence of subs also reflects some broader changes. — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

This excludes Steak & Cheese Melts and Smokehouse Beef & Cheddar Brisket subs. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026

The seasonal produce—refreshing watermelon, ripe peaches, sweet silver queen corn, juicy heirloom tomatoes; pub subs on the beach; and anything coming off the grill. — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 June 2026

Substitutions brought fresh life to Switzerland's team in the second half, and those subs scored three goals in a matter of minutes — two by Johan Manzambi and one by Rubén Vargas. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 June 2026