Thesaurus results for SURROGATE

surrogate

noun

Definition of surrogate

as in substitute

a person or thing that fulfills the role of someone or something else The children's aunt acted as a surrogate for their late mother.

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Recent Examples of surrogate In the academic papers around surrogacy, surrogates are usually happy with their experience. — Ariana Aspuru, Vox, 14 Oct. 2026 Jamie Majerus, the civil attorney representing five surrogates suing Xuan and Zhang for fraud, has alleged in court filings that the couple also presented an attorney of their choosing to the mothers. — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 Much of the energy this election season — the most aggressive ad buys, the biggest-name surrogates — has been with the congressional midterms. — New York Times, 12 Oct. 2026 Surrogacy agreements may require the surrogate to restrict travel, eat nutritiously and cooperate with healthcare providers. — Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for surrogate

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At times, Zukenee’s chameleonic range and ironic language can feel like a shrewd substitute for vulnerability.

— Narsimha Gour Chintaluri, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
America can point to tankers still transiting Hormuz, but shipping that depends on costly military protection and remains under threat is a poor substitute for normal trade.

— Ali Vaez, Time, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of substitute

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The university admissions replacement system still has to be designed, and legal changes may be needed — leaving crucial decisions unresolved even as the government seeks to persuade students to end their protests.

— Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
Unsupported systems need replacement plans or documented interim controls.

— Aliasgar Dohadwala, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, meanwhile, repeated his warning Sunday that Iran or its proxies could launch an attack before the election to disrupt the vote, citing intelligence.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
Iran’s allies and proxies, including those in Iraq and Yemen, have also struck Saudi oil facilities and civilian infrastructure, putting unprecedented pressure on the kingdom.

— Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026

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