How to Use substitute in a Sentence

substitute

1 of 2 noun

• Not to worry, there's a sour cream substitute here to help.
  — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2023
• The complex and heady spice mix has no easy substitute.
  — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2023
• The first is a gin substitute flavored with pineapple and, of course, juniper.
  — Scott Hocker, theweek, 14 Jan. 2024
• For a spicier sauce, substitute 3/4 cup chili sauce for ketchup.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2023
• Ross Lovich came in as a substitute in the fourth inning and had three singles to tie Peyton Holt for the team lead with three hits.
  — Tom Murphy, arkansasonline.com, 28 Feb. 2024
• If vegetable broth is your preferred base for soups and stews, this can work as a substitute here.
  — Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2024
• Here are our best ginger substitutes, both fresh and ground.
  — Kelsey Ogletree, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2023
• But what there’s no substitute for is the performances.
  — Emily Treadgold, Variety, 27 Mar. 2023
• Use it as a cozy substitute for a yoga block during supine twists, or lie on top of it during shavasana.
  — Lindsey Lanquist, Verywell Health, 5 July 2023
• But sometimes there is no substitute for a gun, in self-defense, or the defense of others.
  — Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 30 Oct. 2023
• Skip the vodka if needed for a Virgin Mary version; substitute with a splash or two of water to help thin the sauce.
  — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2023
• Or, substitute fruits, vegetables, or jerky for a bag of chips in the afternoon.
  — Melissa Matthews, Men's Health, 28 Feb. 2023
• Had substitute Ana Capeta’s 91st minute shot ricocheted to the left of the near post instead of the right, the Americans would have been on their way home.
  — John Powers, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Aug. 2023
• More than one in five parents said their children were taught by substitutes multiple times a week and that the bus was late at least half the time.
  — Christopher Huffaker, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Apr. 2023
• But the Hawk is not a substitute for existing wind turbines.
  — IEEE Spectrum, 16 Jan. 2024
• When teachers do miss work, there often are not enough substitutes available to fill in.
  — Sarah Mervosh, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2024
• Coconut milk, for instance, is used in plenty as a substitute for dairy.
  — Meher Mirza, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2023
• The classification is the latest blow to sugar substitutes by the WHO.
  — Chris Morris, Fortune Well, 29 June 2023
• This could see Mika Faye make the matchday squad, even if Araujo does too yet is an unused substitute.
  — Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
• Prunes can be enjoyed as a snack or in trail mix, added to cereal or oatmeal, used in baked goods as a butter substitute, and in stews or sauces.
  — Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2024
• Now, Wolfe is looking to semi-retire and substitute teach.
  — Chloe Berger, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2023
• Sometimes applesauce isn’t just a substitute but the star of many recipes, like our Applesauce Cake.
  — Julia Levy, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2023
• Outside of Mexico, chuck eye roll steak is a good substitute.
  — Janelle Davis, CNN, 15 Apr. 2023
• But Lily does provide Ruth a substitute on whom to lavish the love her daughter refuses.
  — Jane Hu, The New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2023
• Sallói finally got his goal in the 66th minute, as halftime substitute Graham Zusi got wide and put a perfect cross in.
  — oregonlive, 28 May 2023
• United winger Antony, who came on as a substitute, dragged an effort wide in what was at that point a rare United venture forward.
  — Sam Joseph, CNN, 17 Mar. 2024
• Crystallized ginger is a great ginger substitute in baked goods or sweets and will add texture to the finished dish.
  — Kelsey Ogletree, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2023
• Rapinoe and midfielder Rose Lavelle, who were both limited by injuries in the run-up to the tournament, both came in as substitutes in the 63rd minute.
  — Anne M. Peterson, Anchorage Daily News, 22 July 2023
• Immersive van Gogh is no substitute for the real thing, but neither can the real thing match the show’s fireworks, detail, and big screen.
  — Brian T. Allen, National Review, 20 Jan. 2024
• Bardfield was a long-term substitute sixth grade teacher in the Decatur Public Schools District.
  — Lauren Liebhaber, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2024

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substitute

2 of 2 verb

• One of our teachers is sick, so we need someone to substitute.
• They substituted real candles with electric ones.
• Read on to find out how to substitute cilantro in your recipes.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2023
• The scene on the beach serves up a variation on Jaws, with the tanker substituting for the shark.
  — Stephen Farber, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Oct. 2023
• For gluten-free bread, substitute any 1:1 gluten-free flour for the all-purpose flour.
  — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Feb. 2023
• Zach LaVine and Patrick Beverley substituted out of the game, joining the rest of the starters.
  — Detroit Free Press, 9 Apr. 2023
• Coach Ray Portela had to substitute a player in to shoot for Beardon.
  — Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 18 Feb. 2023
• Rodman ran out of gas in the 86th minute and had to be substituted out before the Spirit scored the game-winner.
  — Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2024
• When his coach substituted him in a high school game, Mr. Knight refused to leave the court and was suspended from the team.
  — Matt Schudel, Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2023
• Feel free to substitute any stone fruit or berry for the peaches and blueberries.
  — Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 3 July 2023
• The real charm is that huaraches substitute those styles equally well.
  — Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 7 July 2023
• Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value.
  — Billboard, 10 Mar. 2023
• Novice lifters sometimes substitute arching their back at the top of each rep, but make an effort to squeeze your glutes to get the most out of the movement.
  — Brett Williams, Men's Health, 30 Nov. 2022
• If blue cheese is too pungent for your taste, substitute an equal amount of feta.
  — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Jan. 2023
• But, if this is a deal-breaker, go ahead and substitute your favorite brand of marinara sauce.
  — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 12 Feb. 2023
• For the greatest impact, substitute 20% of your dog's meals with this topper.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2022
• The pace isn’t an every-down thing but a changeup that can catch a defense trying to substitute for key third downs.
  — Michael Casagrande | [e-mail], al, 12 Oct. 2022
• Blessings are signposts to the sacraments, not substitutes for them.
  — Madeleine Kearns, National Review, 24 Dec. 2023
• Where the Bengals can help substitute for Logan Wilson in the middle.
  — Mohammad Ahmad, cleveland, 19 Oct. 2022
• The case is either platinum or 18k rose gold, and the rubber strap can be substituted for a platinum or gold bracelet.
  — Carol Besler, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2023
• Wolves substitute Hwang Hee-chan had canceled out the opener by Alexander Isak.
  — Steve Douglas, ajc, 12 Mar. 2023
• Feel free to substitute sugar snap peas or snow peas for green beans, but don't skimp on the fresh ginger — the powdered version won't hold its own in this dish.
  — Jamie Kravitz, Woman's Day, 12 Dec. 2022
• Forego the rice or quinoa, or substitute them for cauliflower rice.
  — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Nov. 2023
• Her teammate, Leanne Wong, was substituted in for Roberson on vault and floor.
  — Kaetlyn Liddy, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2023
• But, if homemade BBQ sauce is a deal-breaker for you, substitute one bottle of your favorite.
  — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 31 Aug. 2023
• The defense also started to substitute more to keep players healthy.
  — Kevin Reynolds, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 Dec. 2022
• Pecans: Mixed into the streusel topping for a nutty crunch; can be substituted with other types of nuts or left out.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2023
• Countries that aren’t able to substitute LNG from elsewhere are likely to use coal instead.
  — The Editors, National Review, 30 Jan. 2024
• Keep in Mind There are no instructions for adding or substituting meat.
  — L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2024
• The scarcity of key drugs is prompting hospitals to find or substitute drugs and change treatment plans as needed.
  — Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2023

Last Updated: 3 May 2024