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
Meredith Kile, People.com, 21 May 2025
It can be incorporated into sauces, marinades, entrees, baked goods, and even used as a substitute for sour cream or mayonnaise.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
IEEE Spectrum, 13 May 2025
Viewers have embraced its new-model interface, which substitutes curation and algorithms for old-school channel-flipping, as well as features like Multi-view and an unlimited DVR.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 May 2025
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Noun
In lieu of a drizzle cake Jellycat, Mateo thought the tarte a good substitute.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 21 May 2025
It can be incorporated into sauces, marinades, entrees, baked goods, and even used as a substitute for sour cream or mayonnaise.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
Verb
That has led groups to turn to AEM, which substitutes nickel and steel for PEM’s costly metals.
—IEEE Spectrum, 13 May 2025
Viewers have embraced its new-model interface, which substitutes curation and algorithms for old-school channel-flipping, as well as features like Multi-view and an unlimited DVR.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for substitute
Noun
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But the reality is that there is no replacement for Pulisic.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Nearly two weeks later, sources close to the situation tell The Star that Self and his assistants are operating with the expectation that Vaughn, the 50-year-old Pasadena, California native, will indeed be hired as Norm Roberts’ replacement in the near future.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Rana foresees the rise of synthetic data designers, who will use statistical modeling to create artificial datasets that train AI without violating privacy.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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That gets you all-wheel drive, the turbo inline-six, panoramic sunroof, navigation, and synthetic leather.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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More: 'Adult money' and no college debt: Harris and Trump back alternative routes to good jobs Interest continues to grow in vocational and trade programs among young Americans as four-year college enrollments flag.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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Ditch denim for these alternative styles that are cooling and so easy to wear to all of your summer activities — especially while many of our picks are going for can’t-beat prices during Memorial Day weekend.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa (L) and U.S. President Donald Trump exchange words during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House on May 21, 2025 in Washington, DC.—
Gerald Imray,
Fortune,
21 May 2025
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Become a Subscriber Last week in Istanbul, Russian and Ukrainian officials held public talks for the first time since 2022, agreeing to exchange 1,000 prisoners each and to continue negotiating the technical details of a potential cease-fire.—
Thomas Wright,
The Atlantic,
19 May 2025
Verb
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Extreme weather linked to climate change could spell financial ruin for many American homeowners and lead to billions in losses for lenders, a new study finds.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
19 May 2025
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There’s no scoreboard, nor a need to repeatedly spell things out.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
Verb
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Foreigner lead singer Kelly Hansen is exiting the band, but the '70s rockers found a familiar face to replace him.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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While there’s no replacing Ashton Jeanty, Fresno State RB Malik Sherrod (172 carries, 966 yards in 2023) was the star of spring and will be joined by promising redshirt freshman Sire Gaines.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Made of faux leather, the fabric is high-quality, water-resistant, and cruelty-free.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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The original Universal Studios Orlando mimicked a Hollywood backlot, with soundstages and faux New York streets.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2025
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The webcast is available on its website and on social media platform X. Coverage will also be available on SpaceX's new X TV app.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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The series invites young adventurers to explore the joys and challenges of moving to new places, meeting new people, discovering different cultures and building lasting friendships.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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“Substitute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substitute. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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