- present tense form of substitute (3rd person singular).
- plural of substitute.
substitutes
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Since the start of last season, Arsenal substitutes have contributed to 26 Premier League goals, which is more than any other side in the league.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
United beat them 4-0 and Carrick had used all five substitutes by the 72nd minute.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
Many processed foods contain several forms of sugar and sugar substitutes at the same time.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 6, 2026
But with some of these higher-protein, higher-fiber options, I’m using substitutes like protein pasta or bone broth rice to keep eating the things I want to eat while being a little more macro-conscious.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
Although Jack and Ethel had just met Bobby that summer, they were fast becoming parental substitutes for him.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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