as in replacement
a person or thing that takes the place of another
you'll be getting a substitute until your regular teacher is feeling better if you like, you can use nuts as a substitute for coconut in that recipe
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as in synthetic
being such in appearance only and made with or manufactured from usually cheaper materials
substitute wools that supposedly have the look and feel of cashmere
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as in alternative
taking the place of one that came before
had to find substitute transportation during the bus strike
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as in to exchange
to give up (something) and take something else in return
can I substitute coleslaw for potato salad if I order the chicken plate?
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Recent Examples of substitute
Jeffrey Herbst, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025
However, just like with humans, watching too much TV is not healthy, especially when it is used as a substitute for environmental enrichment.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 May 2025
But with Kennedy due up next, Santa Margarita couldn’t send the county leader in home runs (14) to the plate because she had already been substituted and reentered once.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 25 May 2025
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Noun
Being the resistance is no substitute for a long-term strategy.
—Jeffrey Herbst, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025
However, just like with humans, watching too much TV is not healthy, especially when it is used as a substitute for environmental enrichment.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Verb
This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 May 2025
But with Kennedy due up next, Santa Margarita couldn’t send the county leader in home runs (14) to the plate because she had already been substituted and reentered once.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for substitute
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Amazon If Dad's water bottle is gross or dented, consider this replacement.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
3 June 2025
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Super 8 is planning a full roof replacement, a new front entrance with automatic double doors and the implementation of PTAC heaters and coolers in all of the hotel’s 80 rooms, which will cost $195,000.—
Erin Yarnall,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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Koozies can be made from polyester, vinyl, or even leather, but they are most often made from neoprene, a type of synthetic rubber.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2025
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Unlike traditional identity fraud, where someone steals an individual’s real information, synthetic fraud involves creating a completely new identity using a mix of real and fake data.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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There was no single issue bonding together these early trailblazers other than a desire to offer an alternative view on clubs whose media coverage was largely restricted to the back page of the local newspaper and a rather staid, flimsy matchday programme.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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If no alternative exists, set up camp in a valley, ravine, or other low-lying areas.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
7 June 2025
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During their last meeting in May, both countries agreed to exchange their requirements for a ceasefire.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
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The May 16 talks also led to a swap of prisoners, with 1,000 on both sides being exchanged.—
Mehmet Guzel,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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With the Marlins moving on from Mervis, Hicks might spell Wagaman at first base, where Hicks worked pregame Friday, in the next few days, McCullough said.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2025
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Misspelled communities on the list included Cincinnati, which was spelled Cincinnatti.—
Scott Bauer,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2025
Verb
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Digital systems should incorporate and enhance traditional knowledge, not replace it.—
Persa Sakellaridi,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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There were a few obvious hurdles: Tom Holland, who played Gregory Cromwell, was now too famous, and Bernard Hill, who starred as the Duke of Norfolk, died before production (he was replaced with Timothy Spall).—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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These slippers are available in men’s and women’s sizes, and are designed with a suede upper and a plush faux fur lining that yields a buttery-soft feel.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
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The designer of the faux fur coat Lopez wore in the photos reportedly reposted the image.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
20 May 2025
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President Donald Trump flipped Miami-Dade red for the first time since George H.W. Bush won the presidency in 1988, riding new support throughout the majority-Hispanic county.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Experts say the easiest way to become more open is to try something new.—
Elizabeth Passarella,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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“Substitute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substitute. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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