Synonyms of substituted

substituted

verb

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?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exchanged
• swapped
• traded
• changed
• replaced
• switched
• shifted
• commuted
• superseded
• interchanged
• displaced
• ceded
• yielded
• surrendered
• handed over
• reciprocated

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spelled
• covered
• stood in
• subbed
• filled in
• stepped in
• took over
• pinch-hit
• relieved
• doubled (as)
• understudied

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• replaced
• superseded
• supplanted
• relieved
• displaced
• displanted
• usurped
• cut out
• preempted

Example Sentences

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