as in substituted
to serve as a replacement usually for a time only
the weekend anchor is subbing for the station's main anchor all this week she subbed for middle school teachers in the district as needed
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Recent Examples of subbed
According to Brondello, Stewart asked to be subbed out with New York leading by seven points.
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Ben Pickman, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
But Spirit coach Adrián Gonzaléz subbed on two speedy forwards moments after the red card, forcing the Current to respect that speed and direct ability to attack.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
Late in the second quarter against the Titans, Joseph subbed the rookie in for Strnad on a third-and-goal.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
Freshman transfer Michael Watkins subbed at center when Ulugalu-Maseuli was out.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Roberts had subbed for Rushing in the eighth inning, not expecting the game to get around to his spot in the lineup again.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Rollins has also subbed for Rich Eisen as a guest host.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
There’s also pressure on the bench because teammates, like pinch hitters, never know when they may be subbed in.
—Candace Oehler, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Teams can carry as many as three players on two-way contracts, and those players can be subbed out at anytime.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Ben Pickman, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
But Spirit coach Adrián Gonzaléz subbed on two speedy forwards moments after the red card, forcing the Current to respect that speed and direct ability to attack.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
Late in the second quarter against the Titans, Joseph subbed the rookie in for Strnad on a third-and-goal.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
Freshman transfer Michael Watkins subbed at center when Ulugalu-Maseuli was out.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Roberts had subbed for Rushing in the eighth inning, not expecting the game to get around to his spot in the lineup again.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Rollins has also subbed for Rich Eisen as a guest host.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
There’s also pressure on the bench because teammates, like pinch hitters, never know when they may be subbed in.
—Candace Oehler, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Teams can carry as many as three players on two-way contracts, and those players can be subbed out at anytime.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subbed
substituted
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In February’s 2-1 win against Wolverhampton Wanderers, Ibrahima Konate was booked in the 31st minute, but lasted until half-time, when he was substituted for Jarell Quansah.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Joseph substituted Toklomati before stoppage time, and the crowd gave him a standing ovation.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Subbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subbed. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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