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as in exchanged
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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as in spelled
to serve as a replacement usually for a time only
substituting for the talk show host while she is on vacation
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as in replaced
to take the place of
"John Doe," "Jane Doe," and "Baby Doe" substituted the real names of the parties involved to preserve their privacy
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Recent Examples of substituted
Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera was substituted at halftime and replaced with Sergio Rochet.
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Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
Raul Angel was substituted in the 78th minute for Ochoa to make his 154th appearance for Mexico, having been part of six World Cup squads for his country.
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Jack Lang,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Casemiro started on Wednesday and played 65 minutes before being substituted for with the team leading by three goals.
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Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Lemon can be substituted with lime.
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The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2026
Yamal’s flicks and tricks in his 45-minute appearance were almost enough to make memories for life, while Oyarzabal should have completed his hat-trick (both players would be substituted at the break).
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
But at the end of the day, when July rolls around, none of that is substituted for the decision itself.
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Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
After the United States capped off its 4-1 victory, USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino shed light on why the star was substituted.
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Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
Another rule approved by the IFAB to help with the pace of the games states that players being substituted out will have 10 seconds to leave the pitch once the board marking the move is shown or the referee signals the change.
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Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
Raul Angel was substituted in the 78th minute for Ochoa to make his 154th appearance for Mexico, having been part of six World Cup squads for his country.
—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Casemiro started on Wednesday and played 65 minutes before being substituted for with the team leading by three goals.
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Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Lemon can be substituted with lime.
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The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2026
Yamal’s flicks and tricks in his 45-minute appearance were almost enough to make memories for life, while Oyarzabal should have completed his hat-trick (both players would be substituted at the break).
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
But at the end of the day, when July rolls around, none of that is substituted for the decision itself.
—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
After the United States capped off its 4-1 victory, USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino shed light on why the star was substituted.
—
Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
Another rule approved by the IFAB to help with the pace of the games states that players being substituted out will have 10 seconds to leave the pitch once the board marking the move is shown or the referee signals the change.
—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for substituted
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Hitler’s picture was exchanged for a painting of Alexander Hamilton, the father of the Coast Guard.
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The bulk of the messages were exchanged between 2001-2004, before Epstein first faced criminal charges in Florida in 2006.
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An Associated Press report at the time noted that Momand, whose surname was then spelled Mohmand, highlighted his prior role in a joint Soviet‑Afghan military effort to end an insurgency in his homeland.
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The saint’s own name is spelled Aðeluuoldus.
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Wade is the first free-agent addition to the Sixers since Mike Gansey replaced Daryl Morey as the team's new president of basketball operations.
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Non-Chinese managers were fired shortly after they had been hired and were replaced with Chinese managers, according to the complaint filed in a federal court in Los Angeles.
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For one month in April 2026, Louise Cottar, founder of Cottar’s Safaris in Kenya and Andrew Dixon, co-founder of Cempedak Private Island and Nikoi Private Island in Indonesia, swapped roles.
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Previously, another wrist joint was replaced and both of the arm's end effectors were swapped out for spares.
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When choosing a warranty, review the contract, check what is covered, and understand the claims process.
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Travel insurance experts say travelers' biggest mistake this summer is too much confidence—like assuming that any disruption is automatically covered by their policy.
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Ter Stegen's departure from Barcelona is due to his diminished role, having been superseded by Wojciech Szczesny and the impressive Joan Garcia, who secured both La Liga and the Zamora trophy.
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Sources say Progressive superseded their sales goal, and doubled their investment, before the pic’s early July $125M+ domestic opening last year.
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He was traded to Boston in 2014, and in 2016, after being used primarily as a starter for much of his career, he was moved to the bullpen.
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Two-time All-Pro Trent McDuffie was traded to the Los Angeles Rams, while his running mate, cornerback Jaylen Watson, joined him there in free agency.
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Fans for Brazil and Scotland stood in line outside the park, hoping for a chance to get through before the game concludes.
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So for some time, fans just stood in line at the bus departure point — until the rain started coming down.
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“Substituted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substituted. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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