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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

Concerns have been raised about privacy, dignity and whether the technology could be used as a substitute for face-to-face care.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 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

Last season, Bayern manager Vincent Kompany primarily used Goretzka as a substitute, as did Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann during the World Cup this year.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

Gregor was extremely curious what she would bring as a substitute, and he pictured to himself different ideas about that.

From "The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka

as a substitute

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