- present tense form of substitute (3rd person singular).
- plural of substitute.
substitutes
Example Sentences
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Many processed foods contain several forms of sugar and sugar substitutes at the same time.
From Science Daily β Sep. 6, 2026
JPMorgan said the humanoids can be complements rather than substitutes for human labor.
From MarketWatch β Aug. 25, 2026
In most cases, demographic reports have become substitutes for the harder work of investigating actual complaints.
From The Wall Street Journal β Aug. 17, 2026
In a world where influencers warn of spiked cortisol levels and disrupted circadian rhythms, plenty of consumers are turning to prebiotic sodas, sugar-free beverages, and refreshers as substitutes.
From Slate β Aug. 14, 2026
Mr. Kleiman has taken over Opekta, and Mr. Kugler, Gies & Co., the company dealing in spices and spice substitutes that was set up in 1941.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
