- plural of substitute.
- present tense form of substitute (3rd person singular).
substitutes
Example Sentences
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JPMorgan said the humanoids can be complements rather than substitutes for human labor.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
Chelsea's stadium announcer then opted against reading out the names of the substitutes shortly before the match, but there were audible boos when Fernandez came on in the 62nd minute.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
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
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
“They get qualified substitutes, and the school system saves money, since they’re paying us regardless.”
From "The Lions of Little Rock" by Kristin Levine
