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Recent Examples of substitution
Consumers may consider other substitutions like trying bourbon from Kentucky instead of scotch from Scotland, which could increase in price due to tariffs, Swanson said.
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Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 6 May 2025
The change to the starting lineup led to a fast start on Wednesday, as the Heat began the game on a 16-10 run before making its first substitution of the night.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
When the United States raised interest rates in the late 1970s, Latin America’s system of import substitution industrialization imploded.
—Javier Corrales, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
For context, coaches typically go straight from their pregame news conference to the TV meeting, meaning Redick was likely already riled-up from the question about his substitutions.
—Jovan Buha, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 6 May 2025
The change to the starting lineup led to a fast start on Wednesday, as the Heat began the game on a 16-10 run before making its first substitution of the night.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
When the United States raised interest rates in the late 1970s, Latin America’s system of import substitution industrialization imploded.
—Javier Corrales, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
For context, coaches typically go straight from their pregame news conference to the TV meeting, meaning Redick was likely already riled-up from the question about his substitutions.
—Jovan Buha, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for substitution
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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In addition to its larger screen, this adds to the longevity and usefulness of this system as a desktop replacement.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
21 May 2025
Noun
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In France for the world premiere of Lee’s new film, Washington pointed his finger, spoke animatedly and clasped the arm of the photographer, who smiled his way through the exchange.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
20 May 2025
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The crypto exchange didn’t pay and is instead offering the same amount for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the hackers.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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“Substitution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substitution. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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