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Recent Examples of substitution
For years, defensive players have faked injuries in order to stop the game clock as a means of stopping offensive momentum and managing substitutions when opposing offenses are in hurry-up mode.
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Chase Goodbread, The Tuscaloosa News, 20 Aug. 2025
The Blue Jays are likely to slot France in at first base while Guerrero is sidelined, though Schneider seemed optimistic that would be a brief substitution.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
While the journal noted that doctors were unable to review the original AI chat logs and that the bot likely suggested the substitution for another purpose, such as cleaning, the man purchased sodium bromide and used it in place of table salt for three months.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Martial law is the temporary substitution of military authority for civilian rule and is usually invoked in time of war, rebellion or natural disaster, according to Merriam Webster Dictionary.
—Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Aug. 2025
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Chase Goodbread, The Tuscaloosa News, 20 Aug. 2025
The Blue Jays are likely to slot France in at first base while Guerrero is sidelined, though Schneider seemed optimistic that would be a brief substitution.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
While the journal noted that doctors were unable to review the original AI chat logs and that the bot likely suggested the substitution for another purpose, such as cleaning, the man purchased sodium bromide and used it in place of table salt for three months.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Martial law is the temporary substitution of military authority for civilian rule and is usually invoked in time of war, rebellion or natural disaster, according to Merriam Webster Dictionary.
—Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for substitution
Noun
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Sources tell Deadline that there will be no replacement judge in Inaba’s place, meaning the Season 34 contestants will only hear from judges Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough tonight.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
16 Sep. 2025
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Those lobbying for a cut will have a friendly face at the table in the form of Stephen Miran, a White House advisor who will temporarily sit on the FOMC as a replacement for governor Adriana Kugler.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Throughout his unfortunately short life, Charlie committed himself unreservedly to reasoned debate, rational discourse, and the polite exchange of opinion.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Most are unaware of any campus programs designed to foster such exchanges.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Substitution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substitution. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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