as in replacement
a person or thing that takes the place of another
you'll be getting a substitute until your regular teacher is feeling better if you like, you can use nuts as a substitute for coconut in that recipe
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as in synthetic
being such in appearance only and made with or manufactured from usually cheaper materials
substitute wools that supposedly have the look and feel of cashmere
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as in alternative
taking the place of one that came before
had to find substitute transportation during the bus strike
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as in to exchange
to give up (something) and take something else in return
can I substitute coleslaw for potato salad if I order the chicken plate?
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Recent Examples of substitute
Jeffrey Herbst, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025
However, just like with humans, watching too much TV is not healthy, especially when it is used as a substitute for environmental enrichment.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 May 2025
But with Kennedy due up next, Santa Margarita couldn’t send the county leader in home runs (14) to the plate because she had already been substituted and reentered once.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 25 May 2025
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Noun
Being the resistance is no substitute for a long-term strategy.
—Jeffrey Herbst, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025
However, just like with humans, watching too much TV is not healthy, especially when it is used as a substitute for environmental enrichment.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Verb
This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 May 2025
But with Kennedy due up next, Santa Margarita couldn’t send the county leader in home runs (14) to the plate because she had already been substituted and reentered once.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for substitute
Noun
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To be at replacement levels, the birth rate would have to be a bit higher at 2.1.—
Alix Martichoux,
The Hill,
15 June 2025
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However, there are free, open source alternatives like LibreOffice, Darktable (Adobe Lightroom replacement), and GIMP (Adobe Photoshop replacement).—
Luke Larsen,
Wired News,
15 June 2025
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Unlike traditional identity fraud, where someone steals an individual’s real information, synthetic fraud involves creating a completely new identity using a mix of real and fake data.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Koozies can be made from polyester, vinyl, or even leather, but they are most often made from neoprene, a type of synthetic rubber.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2025
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If no alternative exists, set up camp in a valley, ravine, or other low-lying areas.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
7 June 2025
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There was no single issue bonding together these early trailblazers other than a desire to offer an alternative view on clubs whose media coverage was largely restricted to the back page of the local newspaper and a rather staid, flimsy matchday programme.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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After a dance and a kiss and freighted promises are exchanged, Lucy receives a call from Sophie that Mark is now stalking her outside her apartment.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
13 June 2025
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Energy supplies did not end up in the cross hairs last year when Israel and Iran exchanged missile barrages, according to Citi.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
13 June 2025
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Florida’s upcoming $15 minimum wage could, paradoxically, spell more problems The horizon isn’t exactly rosy for many Florida workers.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2025
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But starting July 1, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is set to take over all child care licensing in the state, which will spell an end to most of those initiatives.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
10 June 2025
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Solid Combustion Experiment Module — Onishi also replaced the sample cartridges for an ongoing fire experiment in Japan's Kibo laboratory, which is aimed at improving the safety of spacecraft and anywhere else astronauts may live when off Earth.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
14 June 2025
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Even in this rather dark conclusion, the animator’s comic sensibilities shine through, in the old school ‘X’s replacing the mouse’s eyes in death.—
Kambole Campbell,
Variety,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Over time, it’s led me to get creative — color me an unofficial professional at finding (faux) diamonds in the rough (a.k.a. luxurious-looking, affordable gems).—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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The tufted back and seat cushions add a touch of elegance, while the faux leather upholstery ensures durability and easy maintenance.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
14 June 2025
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Experts say the easiest way to become more open is to try something new.—
Elizabeth Passarella,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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President Donald Trump flipped Miami-Dade red for the first time since George H.W. Bush won the presidency in 1988, riding new support throughout the majority-Hispanic county.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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“Substitute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substitute. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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