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substitution

NOUN
replacement
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The substitution of workers “in favor of machines will accelerate as we go forward into AI.”

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Recessions are generally characterized, in the first instance, by the substitution of a sudden, sharp, upward movement in the unemployment rate for a gradual downward or sideways movement.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The bank expects resilient demand and cash flow across the sector, supported by stimulus safeguarding local supply chains and acceleration of import substitution, to partially offset prolonged volatility risks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Phil Foden's stoppage-time appearance in Manchester City's Carabao Cup final victory over Arsenal felt like a "charity" substitution, says former England captain Wayne Rooney.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

The Clue was a substitution cipher—Emily was sure.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman




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