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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

Ube was a staple of Philippine gardens as long as 5,000 years ago, boiled and eaten by families as a substitute to rice when their provisions ran out.

From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026

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

Alexander-Arnold, 27, won the most recent of his 34 England caps when he came on as a substitute in a 1-0 win against Andorra in June 2025.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

He made 33 Premier League appearances - but 14 of those were as a substitute.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 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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