- present tense form of substitute (3rd person singular).
- plural of substitute.
substitutes
Example Sentences
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Several widely used sugar substitutes may be associated with faster declines in memory and thinking skills over time, according to research published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 18, 2026
People with diabetes may use sugar substitutes more frequently because they are often advised to limit products that rapidly raise blood sugar.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 18, 2026
A last-minute loss to Turkey was dismissed as a speed bump, played with substitutes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
"Portugal dictated most of the game, but Rafael Leao did not offer that extra spark, neither did the other substitutes," said Balague.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
We had substitutes for the rest of the year.
From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos
