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Recent Examples of substitution
Before the fourth official even held his board up to signal Bailey’s substitution for Jadon Sancho in the 61st minute, the 28-year-old was already trudging off, carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders.
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Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
The markers are invisible and permanent, engineered to resist removal or substitution.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
Far more troubling was Rubio’s substitution of the word civilization for values.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
The Harvard Cocktail is equal parts vermouth and spirit and starts with a pretty basic substitution of brandy for whiskey.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026
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Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
The markers are invisible and permanent, engineered to resist removal or substitution.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
Far more troubling was Rubio’s substitution of the word civilization for values.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
The Harvard Cocktail is equal parts vermouth and spirit and starts with a pretty basic substitution of brandy for whiskey.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for substitution
Noun
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Their replacements should come via the draft, or Mafe and Ebiktie in Chaisson's case.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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In a philosophical shift away from high school recruits and toward the portal, the Longhorns signed transfers in Memphis kicker Gianni Spetic, Florida State punter Mac Chiumento and New Mexico long snapper Trey DuBuc as the replacements.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With messenger Mercury trining Jupiter, the Greater Benefic — with Mercury in your communication quadrant and Jupiter in your amicable 7th house — social exchanges carry extra goodwill.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Rams are sending a first-round pick — the 29th overall — and fifth- and sixth-round picks in this year’s draft and a 2027 seventh-round pick to the Chiefs in exchange for McDuffie.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Substitution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substitution. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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