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Recent Examples of substitution
There were some substitution things.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
Swapping sugary or diet soda for water was shown to reduce liver disease risk by as much as 15%, while substitution between the two types of beverages offered no risk reduction.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The desire for more speed also could impact the Celtics’ substitution patterns, according to Walsh, who was part of the C’s squad that experimented with a quicker tempo during the NBA Summer League.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
Adelman’s vision for Murray’s substitution pattern will be another variable.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
Swapping sugary or diet soda for water was shown to reduce liver disease risk by as much as 15%, while substitution between the two types of beverages offered no risk reduction.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The desire for more speed also could impact the Celtics’ substitution patterns, according to Walsh, who was part of the C’s squad that experimented with a quicker tempo during the NBA Summer League.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
Adelman’s vision for Murray’s substitution pattern will be another variable.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for substitution
Noun
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Several names have been floated as possible replacements for Kelly in Baton Rouge.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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After undergoing multiple hip surgeries, including a total replacement, his fiancée was largely absent.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In exchange, the United States lowered some of its tariffs.—
Mira Rapp-Hooper,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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In the third quarter, revenue decreased by 4 percent at constant exchange also due to slow tourism.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Substitution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substitution. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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