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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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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
This recognition has no cash value, is not transferable, and may not be substituted or redeemed for cash or any other value.
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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
Arsenal played an inswinger and outswinger — because Saka had just been substituted — before going short with their 10th corner of the game.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 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
Its versatility only adds to the appeal as seltzer water can be enjoyed on its own, mixed into cocktails or even substituted in baking recipes to help lighten batters.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
When left-hander Anthony Banda entered for the eighth inning on Thursday, Melvin substituted Eldridge for Wilmer Flores.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 21 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
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
Arsenal played an inswinger and outswinger — because Saka had just been substituted — before going short with their 10th corner of the game.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 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
Its versatility only adds to the appeal as seltzer water can be enjoyed on its own, mixed into cocktails or even substituted in baking recipes to help lighten batters.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
When left-hander Anthony Banda entered for the eighth inning on Thursday, Melvin substituted Eldridge for Wilmer Flores.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 21 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for substituted
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In early September, Jakarta police alleged that some TikTok users purposefully broadcast live during the violence to entice viewers into giving them gifts or virtual prizes that can be exchanged for cash.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
6 Oct. 2025
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On June 21, 2025, the NFL star exchanged vows with his high school sweetheart, Ann Michael Hudson, at the Grandfather Golf and Country Club in North Carolina, per The News & Observer.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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Denham’s name was spelled incorrectly in an earlier version of this story.—
Hollace Ava Weiner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
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Kevin Hogan spelled Kizer for a game in 2017, while Thad Lewis spelled Weeden for a game in 2012.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The 18 runs plundered off one over was the most Jasprit Bumrah had ever conceded in Tests, leaving the bowler perplexed as he was replaced.—
Sam Dalling,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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When Topham left several weeks into the band’s practices, he was replaced by Clapton, who played with a bold, confident approach that won over London club attendees.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
7 Oct. 2025
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Just before their latest stint on the road, the band swapped drummers with Foo Fighters, switching out Ilan Rubin for Josh Freese.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
1 Oct. 2025
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The town of Chipping Campden became a magnet for the Arts and Crafts movement in the early 1900s, after architect Charles Robert Ashbee swapped London for the countryside.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
1 Oct. 2025
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Millais covered her body with flowers that signify love, pain, innocence, and faithfulness.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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Unable to plausibly explain to the authorities what happened — or why she’s covered in her friends’ blood — Sarah is forced back to the subterranean depths to help locate her five missing companions.—
Caitlin White,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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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
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Many classical software development methodologies have been partially superseded by the arrival of DevOps and (even more recently) platform engineering, but these task systems go a long way to describing workflow structures in software teams.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Batherson was almost exclusively used in a second-line role last year, starting with Josh Norris as his centre before Norris was traded for Dylan Cozens.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Four-Year Tax Efficiency Gap The January 2021 ban on crypto ETNs was a misguided attempt to protect retail consumers from highly speculative cryptoassets (Bitcoin traded at $40k at the time).—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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As Jays fans, tucked in the last rows of the upper bowl, stood in anticipation, Yesavage reached up to them with his high release point and sent splitters, fastballs and sliders by the Yankees.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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On their first possession, Mahomes stood in the pocket with the Chiefs in the red zone, spotted receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster open down the middle and pulled the trigger on a third-down pass.—
Sam McDowell
October 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Substituted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substituted. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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