- past tense form of substitute.
- past participle of substitute.
substituted
Example Sentences
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As was also the case in the first game, he was substituted in the second half.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
In November, Tuchel said he would "review" Bellingham's behaviour following his reaction to being substituted during a qualifier against Albania.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
They paired up for a fast-counting exercise where partners took turns counting to three as fast as they could, then substituted claps or foot-stamping for numbers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
They are large, high-value parts with dozens of components, including ring gears and pinions, specifically made for GM’s trucks—and thus not easily substituted.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
For he had taken his petal the next day and secretly substituted it for another among those drying on Min’s shelf.
From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park
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