How to Use substitution in a Sentence

substitution

noun

• The coach made three substitutions in the second half of the game.
• The cookbook has a long list of substitutions for ingredients that may be hard to find.
• Substitution of applesauce for oil is one way of reducing the fat in recipes.
• That was the only change until a mass substitution in the 60th minute.
  — Pat Brennan, The Enquirer, 11 Feb. 2022
• Customers who prefer not to have the substitution can opt out, the chain said.
  — Michelle Toh, CNN, 7 June 2022
• Davis stuck with his five starters in a substitution-free second half in which the Tar Heels shot 59% and scored 55 points.
  — Aaron Beard, San Francisco Chronicle, 29 Mar. 2022
• The app allows for parents to see if their child got on and off the bus and learn about bus substitutions or delays.
  — Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 12 Feb. 2024
• Team USA have made one substitution as the second half kicks off.
  — Patrick Smith, NBC News, 3 Dec. 2022
• While most of the 50 or so vendors attend event week, some substitutions are made.
  — Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 5 May 2023
• As soon as both fields are filled out, your substitution gets added to the top of the list, where it can be edited or deleted as required.
  — David Nield, Wired, 6 Feb. 2022
• True to his word, Calipari didn't make a substitution until 11:36 remained in the first half.
  — Ryan Black, The Courier-Journal, 4 Jan. 2023
• Following the large and broad-based price increases over the past year, there is less scope for substitution.
  — Yuka Hayashi, WSJ, 26 Apr. 2022
• While there’s no drawer, these are nice substitutions for helping to keep things tidy around your workspace.
  — Alida Nugent, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024
• This group began Tuesday’s game by building a 16-4 lead before the Heat made its first substitution of the night.
  — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2024
• The substitution of the United States for Trump would end the case since the federal government cannot be sued for defamation.
  — Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 20 Jan. 2023
• Those with less means could either opt for lesser amounts or substitutions, such as brandy for ale.
  — Troy Bickham, Discover Magazine, 12 Dec. 2023
• So as the clock brushed past 17 minutes in its first-half countdown, Rich called for a 10-man substitution letting his bench unit finish out the half.
  — Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 12 Sep. 2023
• Brionna Jones has come off the bench for most of the season, often as the first substitution for Jonquel Jones, who starts alongside Thomas.
  — Lila Bromberg, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2022
• When the substitution went through in the 76th minute, Marcina gave Cardone a hug as the fans provided a standing ovation.
  — Greg Luca, San Antonio Express-News, 3 July 2022
• Brittany quote-tweeted and retweeted the most about Bates falling down in the end zone as Cincinnati made a substitution.
  — Dave Clark, The Enquirer, 10 Dec. 2022
• That knowledge, in theory, can help spark the search for a supply chain substitution—like linen thread.
  — Amelia Arvesen, Outside Online, 11 Feb. 2022
• Was Xavi's first substitution for Ferran Torres with 10 minutes to spare and went off to a yellow card; the coach seemed happy with him, though.
  — Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2023
• The ring's design may seem a bit too glossy and iridescent for those who aren't looking for a wedding band substitution.
  — Good Housekeeping, 15 Mar. 2023
• The Lions made a mass substitution but left a wide receiver near the sideline, hoping to catch the Hillbillies off guard.
  — Harold McIlvain, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2022
• After all, says one MLB official who is in favor of the rule, baseball is the only sport that does not have free substitution.
  — Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2023
• How long Van Rankin stays out there, whether before substitution or sendoff, remains to be seen.
  — oregonlive, 8 Apr. 2022
• Just like with Rich Hill, this substitution cost the Dodgers another title.
  — Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2022
• Feel free to go forward with their recs, make your own substitutions/alterations each week, or just go fully a la carte.
  — Neha Tandon, Women's Health, 23 Mar. 2023
• But now stocks of the opioid substitution drugs methadone and buprenorphine are unlikely to last beyond one to two weeks, experts said.
  — New York Times, 26 Mar. 2022
• Casey stuck with a similar substitution pattern in the second half, subbing Ivey for Hayes at the seven-minute mark once again in the third quarter.
  — Detroit Free Press, 29 Oct. 2022

Last Updated: 3 May 2024