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
When those athletes are exhausted, they are substituted.
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Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 3 Mar. 2026
Ghanbari, the captain, was substituted off late in regulation.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Four minutes later, head coach Hansi Flick substituted Yamal to save him for the match against Atletico and to allow the crowd to give him a standing ovation.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Weed-and-feeds can be substituted for fertilizer-only products; follow the label for your lawn.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
Prizes may not be substituted for or redeemed for cash.
—Cbs La Staff, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
Lightner scored four goals to lead a balanced offense before Bishop’s substituted liberally in the closing minutes.
—Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
Mop Tile Floors In a pinch, shampoo can be substituted for floor cleaner.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
Due to yogurt’s many amazing qualities and versatility, plain yogurt can be substituted for milk in cake and muffin recipes, swapped for sour cream with baked potatoes, and substituted for mayonnaise in salad dressing.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 15 Feb. 2026
Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 3 Mar. 2026
Ghanbari, the captain, was substituted off late in regulation.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Four minutes later, head coach Hansi Flick substituted Yamal to save him for the match against Atletico and to allow the crowd to give him a standing ovation.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Weed-and-feeds can be substituted for fertilizer-only products; follow the label for your lawn.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
Prizes may not be substituted for or redeemed for cash.
—Cbs La Staff, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
Lightner scored four goals to lead a balanced offense before Bishop’s substituted liberally in the closing minutes.
—Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
Mop Tile Floors In a pinch, shampoo can be substituted for floor cleaner.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
Due to yogurt’s many amazing qualities and versatility, plain yogurt can be substituted for milk in cake and muffin recipes, swapped for sour cream with baked potatoes, and substituted for mayonnaise in salad dressing.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for substituted
Verb
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Li shook hands with Whitmarsh and exchanged platitudes with the other guests.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Giants and Rangers made sure father and son exchanged lineup cards to commemorate the occasion.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
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And, just maybe, that can go at least a few inches toward explaining the enduring popularity of mah-jongg—also variably spelled mah jong, mahjong, mah jongg, and more, with our spelling taken from Merriam-Webster—one that spans continents and centuries.—
Kase Wickman,
Vanity Fair,
10 Mar. 2026
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Nikhil Ganta spelled amaxophobia to win the 86th Annual Denver Post Colorado State Spelling Bee at Sturm Hall on the campus of the University of Denver on March 7, 2026, in Denver.—
Special to The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In 1987, Route 66 was officially decommissioned by the United States Highway System after it was replaced by the contemporary Interstate Highway System.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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But even in 2000 when Hope VI grants allowed for Laurel Homes to be replaced, residents were distrustful, in part, because only 1,100 units were going up.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Padilla and Gosling were a teacher and principal in another sketch reading passed notes out loud that, according to text on screen, were swapped out since rehearsal, causing both to crack up uncontrollably.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Police said the robbers stole Illinois license plates from similar cars and swapped them out.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Drawing Room extends into a calm outdoor courtyard fenced off by French doors and covered by a canopy of latticed vines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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Tax is based on the price of oil once Russian producers have covered their costs of around $15 per barrel, so a fall in the price can substantially reduce revenue to the government.—
David McHugh,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Thomas Edison previously attempted to improve this using nickel-iron chemistry to reach a 100-mile range, but the technology was ultimately superseded by internal combustion engines.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Campbell also claimed that an IRS lien against his assets superseded the charging orders, but the existence of an IRS lien did not negate the charging orders.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The teams traded leads from that point and Denton went into halftime with a 22-21 lead.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Mar. 2026
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Maybe the Stars traded for depth at just the right time.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Jackson's sons and daughters stood in line to greet mourners.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2026
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Only days before, Al-Rahi had stood in the very churchyard where the crowd assembled Wednesday for his funeral.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Substituted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substituted. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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