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as a substitute

ADVERB
instead
Synonyms
STRONG
rather
WEAK
alternately alternative in lieu in place of in preference on behalf of on second thought preferably rather than
CONJUNCTION
or
Synonyms
WEAK
as a choice as an alternative conversely either in other words in preference to in turn on the other hand or but or else or only preferentially
Antonyms
WEAK
neither nor without choice

Example Sentences

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Marine Corps, had been walking home from his job as a substitute teacher at the school.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Analysts also cautioned that oil from the African nations has limits as a substitute.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

Contracts are also up for defender Rhys Williams, 25, and third-choice keeper Freddie Woodman, 29, who made his first Premier League appearance for the club as a substitute in the 2-1 win over Everton.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Having started against Greece but been named as a substitute for Denmark, Hanley was back in.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

He returned to Brno reconciled to his destiny as a substitute teacher.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee