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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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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
Kolo Muani was substituted at half-time in last month’s victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers.
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Jay Harris, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Goldman Sachs economists have found jobs like telephone operators, insurance claims representatives and bill collectors face high risk of being outright substituted by AI.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Head coach Mike Brown substituted Hart out and inserted Landry Shamet, who helped spark the Knicks' fourth-quarter rally.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
Jay Harris, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Goldman Sachs economists have found jobs like telephone operators, insurance claims representatives and bill collectors face high risk of being outright substituted by AI.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Head coach Mike Brown substituted Hart out and inserted Landry Shamet, who helped spark the Knicks' fourth-quarter rally.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for substituted
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The clouds and rain didn't stand a chance against true romance Saturday, as Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling exchanged vows at All Saints Church in Kemble, Gloucestershire.—
Eve Batey,
Vanity Fair,
6 June 2026
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Israel and Hezbollah exchanged fire in south Lebanon yesterday, hours after the Israeli and Lebanese governments agreed to implement a ceasefire.—
Frederik Pleitgen,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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That previous version also incorrectly spelled Todd Swenson’s last name as Swensen.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
3 June 2026
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Any one of the disclosures about Platner, which include making jokes about masturbation, making antisemitic remarks, disparaging the military and blaming women for rape, would have spelled the end for another candidate.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
2 June 2026
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Instead of carpet—which will need to be replaced frequently—consider installing hardwood, laminate, or vinyl flooring in your kitchen.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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The idea is that a lawyer’s invoice, previously used to measure the value of the final output, may be replaced by a few cents of AI spending even though the output is the same.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The Braves swapped out catchers Thursday, a move that puzzled some fans because there wasn’t a clear explanation.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
5 June 2026
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The right-side-up forks were taken from the Royal Enfield Classic 650, while the rear shocks from the Shothun 650 were swapped for rigid struts.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 05,
New Atlas,
5 June 2026
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At the time, the medication was covered by her health insurance.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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The changes to reviews for children's care will apply to people who are covered by UnitedHealthcare's private insurance and Medicaid, the federal-state health care program for low income families and some with disabilities.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Lions Bays Search and Rescue led the initial search for McLean as a missing person, only to be superseded by the IHIT investigators active in RCMP regions in the province’s lower mainland.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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With the Selfish Gene, we’re programmed to do what’s best for ourselves and our own survival that’s only superseded by the survival of our children, right?—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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He was originally drafted out of San Jose State by Pittsburgh in the 13th round of the 2023 MLB Draft, then traded to Toronto in 2024 for Isiah Kiner-Falefa.—
Jon Becker,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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The two teams traded a run apiece in both the fifth and sixth frames before the Bats struck for four more in the seventh to seize control of the game, and eventually the victory.—
Staff Report,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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But so far, courts have not stood in the way when state governments have wanted to try to execute the same man again.—
Austin Sarat,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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For too long, bureaucracy has stood in the way of delivering the housing, transit, child care and public services our city needs.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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“Substituted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substituted. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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