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
Rosmaly Rodriguez, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2025
This technology can alleviate those challenges and more, including:
• Risk Mitigation: AI algorithms predict the likeliness of disruption in a supply chain and recommend some substitute supply strategies.
—Rajdeep Biswas, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
Another drink often substituted for alcohol, kombucha, has antioxidant and antimicrobial properties that may work against foodborne pathogens.
—Discover Magazine, 30 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Our member Cinthia reports that her fourth grader has gone the entire school year without a classroom teacher, relying solely on substitutes.
—Rosmaly Rodriguez, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2025
This technology can alleviate those challenges and more, including:
• Risk Mitigation: AI algorithms predict the likeliness of disruption in a supply chain and recommend some substitute supply strategies.
—Rajdeep Biswas, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Verb
The fruit has a high sugar content, so be sure to substitute it as a treat only in moderation, PetMD advises.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
Another drink often substituted for alcohol, kombucha, has antioxidant and antimicrobial properties that may work against foodborne pathogens.
—Discover Magazine, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for substitute
Noun
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Key stats Minnesota’s replacement LT Cam Robinson has allowed eight sacks in 10 games, and gave up nine pressures against the Lions in Week 18.—
Jacob Robinson,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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The fertility rate—the number of births expected per woman's lifetime—dropped to 1.20 births per woman last year, down from 1.26 in 2022 and far below the 2.1 replacement level considered necessary to sustain a population.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
Newsweek,
9 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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One of the most formidable obstacles is replicating the intricate structure of human tissues—bones, ligaments, and muscles—on a synthetic platform.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
12 Jan. 2025
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Modern homes are full of plastics, chemicals and other synthetic materials that emit toxins when burned.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
11 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Booking early, choosing off-peak times and locations, and considering alternative lodging options can lead to significant savings.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
14 Jan. 2025
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There’s an alternative kind of scene that bubbled away.—
Martino Carrera,
WWD,
14 Jan. 2025
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Dodgers reach deals at arbitration deadline Thursday was the Major League Baseball deadline for teams and arbitration-eligible players to agree to contracts before having to exchange figures for a potential arbitration hearing.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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The Biden administration has been in talks with the Taliban to exchange Americans detained in Afghanistan for Afghans in U.S. custody, a senior Taliban leader with direct knowledge of the negotiations told NBC News on Wednesday.—
Mushtaq Yusufzai,
NBC News,
8 Jan. 2025
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The new ruling, made by a three-judge panel of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, spells the apparent end of FCC enforcement of net neutrality, which began in 2015 when the agency adopted the Obama-era Open Internet Order.—
Ben Guarino,
Scientific American,
8 Jan. 2025
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But the Pronger deal spelled the end of one Cup window and the opening of another.—
Sean McIndoe,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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This ownership group has overseen a culture of failure and chose to retain GM Ryan Poles this year, meaning the next coach’s boss may be replaced in the near future.—
Jacob Robinson,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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Images and videos from the scene showed block after block virtually wiped off the map, homes and businesses replaced by smoldering heaps of ash and rubble.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC News,
9 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Just take a look at her Coachella style, filled with faux furs and rhinestones.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
10 Jan. 2025
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The faux marble top is easy to clean but still gives your room a high-class vibe.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
8 Jan. 2025
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Whether the Red Wings can keep this streak going hinges on Detroit’s ability to handle this early success under new coach Todd McLellan.—
Max Bultman,
The Athletic,
13 Jan. 2025
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A day after making some progress containing the Eaton fires and protecting Brentwood and Encino from the Palisades fire, firefighters across Los Angeles County were bracing for another round of powerful winds that could threaten new communities and hamper efforts to contain the firestorms.—
Andrea Chang,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2025
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“Substitute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substitute. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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