substitute
Example Sentences
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The 25-year-old Rijeka attacking midfielder/forward was an unused substitute for the loss to England but is highly thought of.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
Powell in testimony to Congress consistently said that the Fed would likely need explicit authorization from Congress before issuing a digital substitute for paper banknotes.
From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026
You could easily substitute “SpaceX” for “SaaS software company” in this conclusion.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026
In addition to producing food, they function as substitute wetlands for many bird species, including migratory birds traveling along major flyways.
From Science Daily • Jun. 22, 2026
That is, it didn’t substitute each letter with another letter.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
Vocabulary lists containing substitute
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