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
Jessica Seaman, The Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2025
Disadvantaged students were the most likely to enter classrooms with new teachers, substitutes, teachers with the least amount of training, and a shrinking number of the most experienced teachers, based on a USA TODAY analysis.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 26 Mar. 2025
Despite ongoing concerns, AI isn't meant to substitute your workers.
—Sourabh Deorah, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Noun
More than 100 schools in Denver will also close, although Denver Public Schools plans to keep others open by using substitutes and central office employees.
—Jessica Seaman, The Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2025
Disadvantaged students were the most likely to enter classrooms with new teachers, substitutes, teachers with the least amount of training, and a shrinking number of the most experienced teachers, based on a USA TODAY analysis.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
Sponsor reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 26 Mar. 2025
Despite ongoing concerns, AI isn't meant to substitute your workers.
—Sourabh Deorah, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for substitute
Noun
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Empowering Innovation Without Losing Control Despite their growing autonomy, agentic AI systems should be seen as tools that augment human capabilities, not as replacements for human oversight.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Roosevelt Park is still in progress, with a tennis court being converted into a roller rink, astro turf replacement at the pool area, new ADA entrances, decorative lightpoles in the center of new picnic tables and basketball court resurfacing and paving.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Petrochemicals are used in products around us: plastic packaging is used for food, ammonia is used in fertilizers, synthetic rubber is used for tires, and many laundry detergents are used.—
Simi Thambi,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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For instance, China, which was previously hit with a 20% tariff to address its role in the production of synthetic opioids, recieved an additional 34%, bringing the total to 54%.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In the print world, alternative animal prints are booming.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Apr. 2025
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Walmart is expected to give an update on its retail business and other alternative revenue streams, such as the membership program and advertising, on Tuesday and Wednesday at an investor event in Dallas.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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By establishing a common language for inter-agent interaction, A2A allows agents to securely exchange information, coordinate actions and collaborate dynamically without sharing memory or tools.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Her relationship with her husband Michael is more forward-facing, with the two often exchanging playful banter on the Him & Her podcast.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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The first came in the fifth inning, spelling the end of David Festa’s start.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2025
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This poor man gets five votes, and his name is spelled four different ways but none of them is correct.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
9 Apr. 2025
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Jones, 46, whose father, Emil Jones Jr., led the state Senate for years before orchestrating to have his son replace him in 2009, is charged with bribery, use of an interstate facility to solicit bribery and lying to federal agents.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Three years later, board members sought to replace him.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Better Homes & Gardens Marble Toothbrush Holder This luxe faux marble toothbrush holder from Better Homes & Gardens looks so much more expensive than its under-$10 price tag.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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Elsewhere, everything from glittering evening gowns to chunky winter coats — in materials ranging from cascading tulle to shaggy faux furs — offered the kind of theatricality fashion-watchers now expect from a man who once trained as a costume designer.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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Update: Republished on April 7 with reports into new surge in mobile attacks.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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That's nothing new from Brown; the Tony-winning composer writes the kind of music that moves, endears, tickles, and entertains.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Substitute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substitute. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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