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as a substitute

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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Marine Corps, had been walking home from his job as a substitute teacher at the school.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Analysts also cautioned that oil from the African nations has limits as a substitute.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

The winger represented Japan at the 2022 World Cup, coming on as a substitute in all four of their matches and scoring the winning goal in the stunning victory over Spain.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Having started against Greece but been named as a substitute for Denmark, Hanley was back in.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

And in the Carolina colony, where molasses was called “long sugar,” it served as a substitute for sugar.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler

as a substitute

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