substitutes

Example Sentences

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Free cash flow yield, is similar to dividend yield, except that it substitutes free cash flow for a company’ annual payout.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Direct-indexing managers might not succeed in tracking the index if they can’t find appropriate substitutes for the stocks they sell.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Spurs still won without the pair on the pitch, Palhinha one of four second-half substitutes, and former Wales defender Ashley Williams knows they have to take their big moments.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

The appetizers that we always get are called Moroccan Cigars, which are vegan meat substitutes fried in a rolled batter.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Like a cup of water or rather milk; yes, it’s milk or flour or maybe an egg—or, specifically, their ersatz substitutes.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick