substitute for
Example Sentences
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Huawei is pitching stacking as a substitute for conventional chip advances rather than a complement to them because the key technology that would make it a complement is the one thing it can’t get.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
The very human tone and tenor of messages – particularly on WhatsApp where text is so often a substitute for in the moment verbal conversation – is likely to stand out.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
But when asked whether he wanted to be a substitute for Merz, he reportedly responded only that he was "not a good football player", without issuing a firm denial.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
They purchased SaaS as a substitute for internal capability, accumulated organizational debt — and now lack the human capital to navigate a transition that is fundamentally about people and process.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
The shelled cobs could even be stacked by the outhouse and used as a rough substitute for toilet paper!
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
