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substitution

noun

Definition of substitution

as in replacement

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Recent Examples of substitution There’s item substitution, where fraudsters mail back rocks, bricks or empty boxes instead of the product. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 July 2026 The match was scoreless at the time of the substitution, but New Mexico United spoiled Fernández’s first match, scoring twice in the closing stretch to win 2-0. — Ngwa Numfor, New York Times, 12 July 2026 The chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee, Pierluigi Collina, enforced a variety of rules the players must abide by for the 2026 tournament — including five-second goal kick limits and 10-second substitution exits. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026 Courtois made four saves, but the Real Madrid keeper went down to the grass four minutes before his substitution. — ABC News, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for substitution

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Those close to Villa say Rogers was worth 14 goals a season, so sourcing a replacement was critical.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026
The Panthers had already moved to protect themselves on the left side, signing veteran tackle Rasheed Walker in March as a potential replacement for Ekwonu.

— Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of replacement

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Though Wasserman hasn’t been charged with any crime, the exchanges took place before Maxwell had been charged with any wrongdoing, and the LA28 board backed Wasserman, the entertainment mogul sold his agency after several prominent artists fled.

— Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 24 July 2026
The build-up is already heated, with both fighters engaging in intense exchanges, setting the stage for a thrilling contest.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

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