- present tense form of substitute (3rd person singular).
- plural of substitute.
substitutes
Example Sentences
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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
On Wednesday, they had 21 substitutes for their 1-0 defeat by Juventus in Hong Kong.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
New guidelines accompanied a government report citing research that linked sugar substitutes to conditions such as cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
The competitive threat posed by cheaper Chinese substitutes has once again assailed semiconductor stocks, leading to dramatic falls in some of the biggest memory chip makers in Asia on Tuesday.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
Thousands were disappointed to have to hear me instead, or other poor substitutes for Mr. Muhammad in person.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
