1
as in exchanged
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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2
as in spelled
to serve as a replacement usually for a time only
substituting for the talk show host while she is on vacation
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3
as in replaced
to take the place of
"John Doe," "Jane Doe," and "Baby Doe" substituted the real names of the parties involved to preserve their privacy
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for substituted
Verb
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Beneath the breathtaking view of the Camelback and Mummy Mountains, Taylor and Hooker exchanged both handwritten and traditional vows.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025 -
But during last year’s NCAA Tournament, the two exchanged text messages every day.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
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The candles that used to illuminate Christmas trees have thankfully been replaced by electric lights.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
24 Dec. 2024
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His Liverpool team, coached by Arne Slot who replaced Jürgen Klopp in the summer, sits top of the table over the festive period, four points ahead of its nearest rivals and with a game in hand.—
James Nalton,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The Valley Suns and Indiana Mad Ants swapped talents — Stockton went to the Suns while Okafor and the returning player rights to Garrison Brooks went to the Mad Ants.—
Tony East,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Like his teammates for much of the game, Daniels swapped a dynamic highlight for an uncharacteristic mistake.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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The Vikings, settling in the late eighth century, found the islands covered in prehistoric sites.—
Peter Ross,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Jan. 2025
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Those subsidies became more generous under the American Rescue Plan Act in 2021 to ensure more Americans were covered during the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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Short-term commitments superseded sentimentality, turning two homegrown cornerstones into opponents while thrusting a team into overhaul.—
Chandler Rome,
The Athletic,
21 Dec. 2024
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The Giants’ 2024 season, their 100th as a franchise, now has superseded the franchise’s infamous 1978 season by one full plane.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
15 Dec. 2024
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Gray has changed grocery store chains for her weekly shopping.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2025
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But their circumstances have since changed.—
Adam Iscoe,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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Kenny Pickett subbed in for him and had 143 passing yards, a touchdown pass, an interception and three sacks.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
22 Dec. 2024
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The crowd actually cheered when DeVito came into the game and booed when Lock — who was putting his body on the line all day — was subbed back in.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
11 Dec. 2024
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“Substituted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substituted. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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