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substitute

[suhb-sti-toot, -tyoot] / ˈsʌb stɪˌtut, -ˌtjut /






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Dzeko netted 50 Premier League goals for Manchester City, with more than a quarter of those coming as a substitute.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

That meant Germany could not simply substitute graphite for heavy water to overcome its supply problems.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

The ministry last week promised 3,000 substitute teachers for the country's 114 worst-affected secondary schools, and said on Wednesday it had already dispatched 2,000.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

His record as a substitute in the Premier League, however, remains among the greatest.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

The dog was meant to be a substitute for Blizzard if Blizzard had to quit the race.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell

Gamification and more niche tools don’t work for everyone, but finding healthier substitutes for bad financial habits can yield real benefits.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026

“Even in spite of these efforts, many lower-income households now have rising credit-card and consumer-debt balances. It’s hard to find substitutes for necessities like housing,” Smith said.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 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

“The school board came up with the idea of using the high school teachers as substitutes at the schools for the younger students,” explained Mother.

From "The Lions of Little Rock" by Kristin Levine

Ronaldo started that game but was substituted in the 67th minute.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

They also substituted bamboo biochar for cement at concentrations of 0.5%, 1%, and 1.5%.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026

Welbeck, 35, was tidy in possession but, with little service, managed only 17 touches before being substituted in the 71st minute.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

And if one definition fails to make the point, another can be substituted.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026

What he couldn’t do physically, he substituted with emotional and intellectual guidance and support, which is why he enjoyed his work as a precinct captain for the city’s Democratic Party.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

In fact, substituting toys for all hazards and unwanted behaviors are excellent protective measures.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026

“Nostalgia is basically substituting what you feel now for what actually happened then, right? I have no nostalgia for childhood summers because nothing happened.”

From Salon ● Jun. 24, 2026

Egypt manager Hossam Hassan even had to speak out before the match to deny any fall out with Salah - after substituting him during the draw with Belgium.

From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026

The savings they make from substituting from diesel can pay for the roughly $60 cost of a 420-watt solar panel in three months, down from six months before the war, Ember analysis shows.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026

Anatole translated this, substituting fufu, goats, and palm wine.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver


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