as in replacement
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of substitution
No substitution or compensation will be given for any portion of the prize that is not used.
—
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
Creamy mayonnaise is a convenient, affordable substitution for eggs and oil.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The start of the second half didn’t go as well, as the Cavaliers outscored the Heat by seven points to begin the third quarter before Spoelstra made a substitution.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Miller explained his rationale for the last-minute substitution despite Heide’s long stay on the bench.
—Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 22 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for substitution
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
Creamy mayonnaise is a convenient, affordable substitution for eggs and oil.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The start of the second half didn’t go as well, as the Cavaliers outscored the Heat by seven points to begin the third quarter before Spoelstra made a substitution.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Miller explained his rationale for the last-minute substitution despite Heide’s long stay on the bench.
—Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 22 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for substitution
Recent Examples of Synonyms for substitution
Noun
-
With Kayla McBride turning 34 in June, Fudd would act as her future replacement long term and an instant deep-threat contributor right away.—
Matthew Coller,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
-
Klassen, 24, was a last-minute rotation replacement when Ryan Johnson got sick.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The bedroom exchange never went through, but both Amy and Gretchen have honored our 1970 agreement.—
David Sedaris,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
-
Such clean behavior strongly points to an origin in isolated binary systems, where two stars are born together, evolve side by side, exchange mass, and eventually collapse into black holes that merge without interference from their surroundings.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Substitution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substitution. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
