as in alternative
taking the place of one that came before
his recent religious fanaticism is only the latest substitutive addiction of a person with an addictive personality
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Recent Examples of substitutive
At the top end, its role is more augmentative than substitutive, and its impact more incremental than disruptive or transformational.
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Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2026
This kind of substitutive logic appears in early case histories of anorexia.
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Anna Shechtman,
The New Yorker,
20 Dec. 2021
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2026
This kind of substitutive logic appears in early case histories of anorexia.
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Anna Shechtman,
The New Yorker,
20 Dec. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for substitutive
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The executives who absorbed the Freakonomics ethos learned to separate correlation from causation and to entertain alternative explanations before settling on the most convenient one.
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Demand for alternative currencies, including the Singapore dollar, South Korean won and South African rand, is also growing.
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Mask ban for law enforcement officers, criminal records sealing and tenant protections are among a host of new measures taking effect.
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In the videos, women share their transformations in which their post-divorce selves are often fitter, with clearer skin and a new wardrobe.
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North Field on Tinian, which was once the busiest airport in the world, was shut down after the war but is undergoing renovation to become an alternate base to Guam as Washington tries to disperse its assets around the region.
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With the facilities unavailable, Caltrans is encouraging travelers to plan ahead by identifying alternate places to stop for fuel, food, restroom breaks and rest before beginning their trip.
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She has also been spotted working as a substitute anchor for various personnel, particularly on weekends.
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Prices rise, traders look for substitute barrels, freight costs move and governments issue careful statements about stability.
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The majority framed sports as different from other school settings because of what is at stake every time a roster is made, a medal is awarded or a scholarship is offered.
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Like so many other businesses and homes, cost has made coverage out of reach.
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“Substitutive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substitutive. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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