substituted

past tense of substitute
1
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 First, where the classic Boulevardier recruits the broad oaky shoulders of bourbon or rye for its base, Taylor substituted in apple brandy, which is similarly barrel aged but is distilled from apples instead of corn or rye, giving a core fruity quality beneath the familiar oak. Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2025 The Japan left-winger was substituted in the second half of the Chelsea match. Andy Naylor, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025 No substitutions for prize except by Sponsor, in which case a prize of equal or greater value will be substituted. Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025 The website also claims that a tablespoon of the company’s pure vanilla extract can be substituted for a single whole vanilla bean. Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Oct. 2025 Graphic wings get substituted for diffused, smoky shadow. Sophia Panych, Allure, 8 Oct. 2025 This recognition has no cash value, is not transferable, and may not be substituted or redeemed for cash or any other value. Time, 29 Sep. 2025 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 Ways To Use Kabocha Squash Just about any type of winter squash can be substituted for kabocha. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for substituted
Verb
  • Between courses and conversation, connections were formed, ideas exchanged, and hearts opened.
    Essence, Essence, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The bride and groom recited their vows and exchanged candy rings, and then there was lots of dancing and celebrating.
    Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Fox59 reporter Russ McQuaid's last name was originally spelled wrong.
    Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Under normal circumstances, in earlier times and, more importantly, with a different band, this would’ve spelled the end of Allen’s career as a drummer.
    Todd Longwell, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
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  • The incidence of peanut allergies declined 43%, meaning that eggs have now replaced peanuts as the most common childhood allergen.
    Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Plus, unlike many office workers, her job isn’t at risk of being replaced by AI.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
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  • In one example, Workday swapped in Salesforce Agentforce to replace some third-party agents that the company had deployed from another, unnamed vendor.
    John Kell, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Stores have cleared out their spooky decor and swapped it for tinsel and bows, and my shopping senses are tingling.
    Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This purple-frosted donut is topped with an appropriately spooky donut spider made out of a Munchkins donut hole covered in chocolate drizzle, with frosting for the eyes and legs.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.
    Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • But Dodge’s position as Stein’s exclusive representative was shortly to be superseded.
    Via Scribner, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The Articles of Confederation underpinned the first governing system set up for the new United States but was only in effect for less than a decade before the Constitution superseded it.
    Jared Gans, The Hill, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Jones, who was selected by the San Antonio Spurs 38th overall before being traded to the Pacers, was booked for reckless driving and resisting law enforcement charges, according to Marion County arrest records.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Wambsganss and Huffman have traded barbs on the campaign trail, including on issues like school choice and gambling interests’ involvement in the race.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The fixer stood in the living room with the super and some other men.
    Sam Lipsyte, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025
  • The boos were long gone when Napier stood in the tunnel three-quarters of an hour later to finish up a chat with a recruit.
    Matt Baker, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025

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“Substituted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substituted. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.

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