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Recent Examples of substitution
Mislabeling and ingredient substitution endanger consumers and erode public trust in emerging psychedelic therapies.
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Benjamin Adams, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
One drawback to making this substitution is price.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Our communication and substitution were not up to par.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
In contrast to previous coca crop eradication efforts that faced sniper attacks and landmines from other groups, the Comandos now claim to allow substitution programs to proceed.
—Bram Ebus, Time, 20 Aug. 2025
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Benjamin Adams, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
One drawback to making this substitution is price.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Our communication and substitution were not up to par.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
In contrast to previous coca crop eradication efforts that faced sniper attacks and landmines from other groups, the Comandos now claim to allow substitution programs to proceed.
—Bram Ebus, Time, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for substitution
Noun
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The stylus itself is a bit larger and more rounded than before, snaps to the tablet magnetically, and supports replacement tips.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Oct. 2025
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One such provision was set to eliminate replacements on property taxes for all political subdivisions, a measure that critics say would cut funding to essential public services such as schools and emergency services.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Under the proposal, the release of all Israeli hostages—dead and alive—would occur within 72 hours of Israel formally accepting the deal, in exchange for the release of 250 Palestinians serving life sentences and 1,700 detainees from Gaza.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The company also acquired Australian cryptocurrency exchange Independent Reserve earlier in September.—
Tasmin Lockwood,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Substitution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substitution. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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