substitute

Example Sentences

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Rare earths, gallium, and industrial gases, are all essential to chipmaking and lithography, but are geographically concentrated with limited substitutes.

From MarketWatch

As scientists continue to study its chemistry, monk fruit is emerging as more than just a sugar substitute, offering potential nutritional and health benefits rooted in its unique natural makeup.

From Science Daily

“This would be unlikely to substitute for lost U.S. trade immediately, as any structural adjustments within the single market would take time to materialize,” they wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ronnie Armour repeated an instruction to heads to restrict the appointment of new staff and limit the use of substitute teachers to save money.

From BBC

She took her time explaining the heart of the matter as she slipped her everyday bonnet from her head and substituted the flouncy, feathery one in its place.

From Literature