- present tense form of substitute (3rd person singular).
- plural of substitute.
substitutes
Example Sentences
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Mundhe has enforced bans on using newspapers to wrap food, synthetic dyes and banned analogue paneer - non-dairy cottage cheese substitutes.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
Many processed foods contain several forms of sugar and sugar substitutes at the same time.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 6, 2026
JPMorgan said the humanoids can be complements rather than substitutes for human labor.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 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 ● Aug. 14, 2026
But the tension was felt everywhere; it spilled over into our studies, and arguments over Milton, Talleyrand or deductive procedures in logic were often clear substitutes for the outlawed fistfights over Zionism.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
