as a substitute

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instead adv.
or conj.

ADVERB

instead

Synonyms

STRONG

rather

WEAK

alternately alternative in lieu in place of in preference on behalf of on second thought preferably rather than

CONJUNCTION

Synonyms

WEAK

as a choice as an alternative conversely either in other words in preference to in turn on the other hand or but or else or only preferentially

Antonyms

WEAK

neither nor without choice

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as a substitute

The 20-year-old has featured in 55 Premier League games, but 25 of those have been as a substitute.

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026

Andoni Iraola was appointed this summer as Slot's successor and, after using Mac Allister as a substitute in the top-flight opener at Newcastle, has started him in the past two games.

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

The second a blistering last-gasp effort from Ainsley Maitland-Niles introduced for his debut as a substitute.

From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026

He played his first match for the team on the road Saturday, joining as a substitute in the 65th minute of the 1-0 road loss to the Houston Dynamo.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026

No tonic can act as a substitute for what we do.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

as a substitute

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