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as in exchanged
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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2
as in spelled
to serve as a replacement usually for a time only
substituting for the talk show host while she is on vacation
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3
as in replaced
to take the place of
"John Doe," "Jane Doe," and "Baby Doe" substituted the real names of the parties involved to preserve their privacy
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Recent Examples of substituted
In addition, Levi products can easily be substituted for other brands.
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
And down 7-0 after the Twins added on against Matsui in the seventh, the Padres substituted liberally.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Kamara was substituted in the first half immediately after Dango Ouattara scored the only goal of the game.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
In a pinch, different varieties of glutinous rice flour can be substituted for one another.
—Alma Avalle, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2025
Nicholson substituted her white cane for a translucent umbrella as the music played.
—Paulina Czupryna, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
The Greek chorus, substituted for the women living around the barrio, brings a distinct touch as well.
—Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 15 Aug. 2025
The Code Talkers developed an extensive and complicated code based on their own language, which substituted key military and geographical terms for related images.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
Bromide salts can be substituted for table salt—just not in the human body.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
And down 7-0 after the Twins added on against Matsui in the seventh, the Padres substituted liberally.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Kamara was substituted in the first half immediately after Dango Ouattara scored the only goal of the game.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
In a pinch, different varieties of glutinous rice flour can be substituted for one another.
—Alma Avalle, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2025
Nicholson substituted her white cane for a translucent umbrella as the music played.
—Paulina Czupryna, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
The Greek chorus, substituted for the women living around the barrio, brings a distinct touch as well.
—Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 15 Aug. 2025
The Code Talkers developed an extensive and complicated code based on their own language, which substituted key military and geographical terms for related images.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
Bromide salts can be substituted for table salt—just not in the human body.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for substituted
Verb
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Blue Moon, written by Robert Kaplow (2008's Me and Orson Welles) was inspired by the real letters Larry and Elizabeth exchanged, as a title card in the movie states.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Scream star bent down to share an embrace with the rock icon and exchanged some words.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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That’s how it should be spelled.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
30 Aug. 2025
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Also known as the Missouri banana or the American custard apple, and spelled as paw paw, these sweet fruits begin to ripen in late August.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
28 Aug. 2025
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More Ethan Miller/Getty Images Niners Faithful have been calling for him to be replaced for a while.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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While machines can excel at data processing and pattern recognition, people bring unique strengths, including creativity, relationship management and even ethical judgment that cannot be comprehensively replaced by automation.—
M. Todd Abner,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In another example, against Real Sociedad in the knockout phase of the same competition in March, Alejandro Garnacho and Diogo Dalot have swapped positions, with winger Garnacho in the right wing-back slot.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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That pulled him into online gardening forums, tomato discussion groups, and eventually weekly potluck dinners where enthusiasts traded Appalachian beans and swapped tips on pest control.—
Lila Hempel-Edgers,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Sep. 2025
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All four sides of the building are covered by a pattern of interlocking trapezoidal pieces that serve as a sunscreen, cooling the interior.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Madsen later had an 11-yard TD run to counter the Eagles’ lone first-half scoring drive, which covered 72 yards in 10 plays.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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Local standards of comportment and life style are chosen by each Dorf’s board of elders, but these can be superseded by higher authorities that control larger regions of the church.—
Hannah Gold,
New Yorker,
29 Aug. 2025
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Short-term commitments superseded sentimentality, turning two homegrown cornerstones into opponents while thrusting a team into overhaul.—
Chandler Rome,
The Athletic,
21 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The Cubs traded for Tucker knowing full well there would be numerous teams trying to lure him away after only one season in Chicago.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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The world’s most valuable digital currency by total market capitalization traded largely between $4,300 and $4,400 on Monday, September 8, after falling to nearly $4,250 the weekend before, according to Coinbase data from TradingView.—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Three months ago, manager John Schneider stood in the cavernous hallway outside Yankee Stadium’s road clubhouse.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Ronny stood in the doorway with a suitcase.—
Bryan Washington,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Substituted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substituted. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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