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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 February’s 2-1 win against Wolverhampton Wanderers, Ibrahima Konate was booked in the 31st minute, but lasted until half-time, when he was substituted for Jarell Quansah.
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Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Joseph substituted Toklomati before stoppage time, and the crowd gave him a standing ovation.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2025
In addition, Levi products can easily be substituted for other brands.
—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
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
Bromide salts can be substituted for table salt—just not in the human body.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Joseph substituted Toklomati before stoppage time, and the crowd gave him a standing ovation.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2025
In addition, Levi products can easily be substituted for other brands.
—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
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
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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As a public institution, UVU upholds First Amendment rights and fosters an environment where ideas – popular or controversial – can be exchanged freely, energetically, and civilly.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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Last September, when news broke that another friend of Kraus’s, the journalist Olivia Nuzzi, had exchanged intimate texts with Kennedy, Kraus wrote a Substack post accusing Nuzzi of ensnaring Kennedy and insulted her looks on Instagram.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The plaque used the words magical, alluring, galvanizing and adventurous, and their initials spelled MAGA.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Chinkapin, sometimes spelled as chinquapin and known scientifically as Quercus muehlenbergii, is a type of oak that has been used by other distilleries and brands to age whiskey before.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
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He was replaced by Jake Browning, who threw for 241 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions and rushed for another score.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The mop cart has been replaced.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
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In a key change with the new product range, the Silicon Valley giant swapped the mid-tier iPhone Plus model for the iPhone Air – which the company touts as its thinnest iPhone ever.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The entire fin also removes so that a dead battery can be swapped immediately for a fresh one, even without getting out of the water.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His memorial was covered with flowers and handwritten notes of love and gratitude.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Free cash flow is the money that remains in a company's coffers after operating expenses and capital expenditures are covered.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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 Bengals also worked out former Cleveland Browns signal-caller Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason but was among the team's cuts in August.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The stock traded at well above $200 in 2021 but now languishes at about $84.—
John Dorfman,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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An old rectory, Churchgate House, stood in for the home of Isobel (Penelope Wilton) and Matthew Crawley (Dan Stevens).—
Julie Tremaine,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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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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“Substituted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substituted. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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