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substitute for

VERB

relieve

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assist

STRONG

aid spell succor support sustain

WEAK

bring aid give a break give a hand give a rest stand in (for) take over from take the place of

Antonyms

WEAK

accuse blame burden condemn discourage harm hurt injure pain trouble upset worry

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The young man who impressed at Kilmarnock in the latter months of the season came on as a substitute for the injured Billy Gilmour just before the break.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

But when asked whether he wanted to be a substitute for Merz, he reportedly responded only that he was "not a good football player", without issuing a firm denial.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

They purchased SaaS as a substitute for internal capability, accumulated organizational debt — and now lack the human capital to navigate a transition that is fundamentally about people and process.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

However, he also emphasized that more rigorous research is still needed before guava juice could be recommended as a substitute for conventional anemia treatment.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

I headed for the cupboard and grabbed a bag of mini rice cakes, an inspired-by-sawdust snack food that my mom tries to pass off as a worthy substitute for chips.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx

substitute for

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