- past tense form of substitute.
- past participle of substitute.
substituted
Example Sentences
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In November, Tuchel said he would "review" Bellingham's behaviour after his reaction to being substituted during a qualifier against Albania.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026
They paired up for a fast-counting exercise where partners took turns counting to three as fast as they could, then substituted claps or foot-stamping for numbers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
When Dembele was substituted, he encouraged his replacement rather than sulking.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
Jared Polis then stepped in and substituted his own judgment.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
For knowledge of substance Newton substituted conceptual models that worked reliably and accurately.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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