substituted

verb

past tense of substitute
1
as in exchanged
to give up (something) and take something else in return can I substitute coleslaw for potato salad if I order the chicken plate?

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2
as in spelled
to serve as a replacement usually for a time only substituting for the talk show host while she is on vacation

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3
as in replaced
to take the place of "John Doe," "Jane Doe," and "Baby Doe" substituted the real names of the parties involved to preserve their privacy

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Recent Examples of substituted Lemon can be substituted with lime. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2026 But at the end of the day, when July rolls around, none of that is substituted for the decision itself. — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 17 June 2026 France coach Didier Deschamps bowed when his star came to the bench after he was substituted in the 85th minute. — CBS News, 1 July 2026 Casemiro started on Wednesday and played 65 minutes before being substituted for with the team leading by three goals. — Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026 Yamal’s flicks and tricks in his 45-minute appearance were almost enough to make memories for life, while Oyarzabal should have completed his hat-trick (both players would be substituted at the break). — Ben Church, CNN Money, 22 June 2026 Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera was substituted at halftime and replaced with Sergio Rochet. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 27 June 2026 Portugal somehow held on, and Goncalo Ramos’ 94th-minute header, with Ronaldo substituted, sparked delirium after a delightful Rafael Leao cross. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for substituted
  1. exchanged
  2. spelled
  3. replaced
  4. swapped
  5. covered
  6. superseded
  7. traded
  8. stood in
Verb
  • Hitler’s picture was exchanged for a painting of Alexander Hamilton, the father of the Coast Guard.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • The bulk of the messages were exchanged between 2001-2004, before Epstein first faced criminal charges in Florida in 2006.
    — John Parkinson, ABC News, 30 June 2026
Definition of exchanged
Verb
  • An Associated Press report at the time noted that Momand, whose surname was then spelled Mohmand, highlighted his prior role in a joint Soviet‑Afghan military effort to end an insurgency in his homeland.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 June 2026
  • The saint’s own name is spelled Aðeluuoldus.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 June 2026
Definition of spelled
Verb
  • Wade is the first free-agent addition to the Sixers since Mike Gansey replaced Daryl Morey as the team's new president of basketball operations.
    — Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • Non-Chinese managers were fired shortly after they had been hired and were replaced with Chinese managers, according to the complaint filed in a federal court in Los Angeles.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of replaced
Verb
  • For one month in April 2026, Louise Cottar, founder of Cottar’s Safaris in Kenya and Andrew Dixon, co-founder of Cempedak Private Island and Nikoi Private Island in Indonesia, swapped roles.
    — Emese Maczko, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Previously, another wrist joint was replaced and both of the arm's end effectors were swapped out for spares.
    — Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of swapped
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  • When choosing a warranty, review the contract, check what is covered, and understand the claims process.
    — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Travel insurance experts say travelers' biggest mistake this summer is too much confidence—like assuming that any disruption is automatically covered by their policy.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of covered
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  • Ter Stegen's departure from Barcelona is due to his diminished role, having been superseded by Wojciech Szczesny and the impressive Joan Garcia, who secured both La Liga and the Zamora trophy.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Sources say Progressive superseded their sales goal, and doubled their investment, before the pic’s early July $125M+ domestic opening last year.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 22 June 2026
Definition of superseded
Verb
  • He was traded to Boston in 2014, and in 2016, after being used primarily as a starter for much of his career, he was moved to the bullpen.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 2 July 2026
  • Two-time All-Pro Trent McDuffie was traded to the Los Angeles Rams, while his running mate, cornerback Jaylen Watson, joined him there in free agency.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
Definition of traded
Verb
  • Mary Ellen Brown, 68, stood in the back of the chapel and greeted those who walked inside, toward their usual pews, while Emily Lyons, almost 90, maneuvered her walker through the worn wooden doors.
    — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • Fans for Brazil and Scotland stood in line outside the park, hoping for a chance to get through before the game concludes.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026
Definition of stood in

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