How to Use substitute in a Sentence

substitute

1 of 2 noun
Definition of substitutenext
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  • Not to worry, there's a sour cream substitute here to help.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2023
  • The complex and heady spice mix has no easy substitute.
    — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2023
  • The first is a gin substitute flavored with pineapple and, of course, juniper.
    — Scott Hocker, theweek, 14 Jan. 2024
  • For a spicier sauce, substitute 3/4 cup chili sauce for ketchup.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Ross Lovich came in as a substitute in the fourth inning and had three singles to tie Peyton Holt for the team lead with three hits.
    — Tom Murphy, arkansasonline.com, 28 Feb. 2024
  • If vegetable broth is your preferred base for soups and stews, this can work as a substitute here.
    — Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2024
  • Here are our best ginger substitutes, both fresh and ground.
    — Kelsey Ogletree, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2023
  • But what there’s no substitute for is the performances.
    — Emily Treadgold, Variety, 27 Mar. 2023
  • Use it as a cozy substitute for a yoga block during supine twists, or lie on top of it during shavasana.
    — Lindsey Lanquist, Verywell Health, 5 July 2023
  • But sometimes there is no substitute for a gun, in self-defense, or the defense of others.
    — Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 30 Oct. 2023
  • Skip the vodka if needed for a Virgin Mary version; substitute with a splash or two of water to help thin the sauce.
    — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Or, substitute fruits, vegetables, or jerky for a bag of chips in the afternoon.
    — Melissa Matthews, Men's Health, 28 Feb. 2023
  • Had substitute Ana Capeta’s 91st minute shot ricocheted to the left of the near post instead of the right, the Americans would have been on their way home.
    — John Powers, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Aug. 2023
  • More than one in five parents said their children were taught by substitutes multiple times a week and that the bus was late at least half the time.
    — Christopher Huffaker, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Apr. 2023
  • But the Hawk is not a substitute for existing wind turbines.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 16 Jan. 2024
  • When teachers do miss work, there often are not enough substitutes available to fill in.
    — Sarah Mervosh, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2024
  • Coconut milk, for instance, is used in plenty as a substitute for dairy.
    — Meher Mirza, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2023
  • The classification is the latest blow to sugar substitutes by the WHO.
    — Chris Morris, Fortune Well, 29 June 2023
  • This could see Mika Faye make the matchday squad, even if Araujo does too yet is an unused substitute.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
  • Prunes can be enjoyed as a snack or in trail mix, added to cereal or oatmeal, used in baked goods as a butter substitute, and in stews or sauces.
    — Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2024
  • Now, Wolfe is looking to semi-retire and substitute teach.
    — Chloe Berger, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2023
  • Sometimes applesauce isn’t just a substitute but the star of many recipes, like our Applesauce Cake.
    — Julia Levy, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2023
  • Outside of Mexico, chuck eye roll steak is a good substitute.
    — Janelle Davis, CNN, 15 Apr. 2023
  • But Lily does provide Ruth a substitute on whom to lavish the love her daughter refuses.
    — Jane Hu, The New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2023
  • Sallói finally got his goal in the 66th minute, as halftime substitute Graham Zusi got wide and put a perfect cross in.
    — oregonlive, 28 May 2023
  • United winger Antony, who came on as a substitute, dragged an effort wide in what was at that point a rare United venture forward.
    — Sam Joseph, CNN, 17 Mar. 2024
  • Crystallized ginger is a great ginger substitute in baked goods or sweets and will add texture to the finished dish.
    — Kelsey Ogletree, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2023
  • Rapinoe and midfielder Rose Lavelle, who were both limited by injuries in the run-up to the tournament, both came in as substitutes in the 63rd minute.
    — Anne M. Peterson, Anchorage Daily News, 22 July 2023
  • Bardfield was a long-term substitute sixth grade teacher in the Decatur Public Schools District.
    — Lauren Liebhaber, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2024
  • At the controls was Edward Luciano, a young and inexperienced driver with only two hours of training, brought in as a substitute to cover a strike.
    — Joel Khalili, WIRED, 10 Apr. 2024
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substitute

2 of 2 verb
  • One of our teachers is sick, so we need someone to substitute.
  • They substituted real candles with electric ones.
  • Read on to find out how to substitute cilantro in your recipes.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2023
  • The scene on the beach serves up a variation on Jaws, with the tanker substituting for the shark.
    — Stephen Farber, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Oct. 2023
  • For gluten-free bread, substitute any 1:1 gluten-free flour for the all-purpose flour.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Feb. 2023
  • Zach LaVine and Patrick Beverley substituted out of the game, joining the rest of the starters.
    — Detroit Free Press, 9 Apr. 2023
  • Coach Ray Portela had to substitute a player in to shoot for Beardon.
    — Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 18 Feb. 2023
  • Rodman ran out of gas in the 86th minute and had to be substituted out before the Spirit scored the game-winner.
    — Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2024
  • When his coach substituted him in a high school game, Mr. Knight refused to leave the court and was suspended from the team.
    — Matt Schudel, Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2023
  • Feel free to substitute any stone fruit or berry for the peaches and blueberries.
    — Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 3 July 2023
  • The real charm is that huaraches substitute those styles equally well.
    — Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 7 July 2023
  • Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value.
    — Billboard, 10 Mar. 2023
  • Novice lifters sometimes substitute arching their back at the top of each rep, but make an effort to squeeze your glutes to get the most out of the movement.
    — Brett Williams, Men's Health, 30 Nov. 2022
  • If blue cheese is too pungent for your taste, substitute an equal amount of feta.
    — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Jan. 2023
  • But, if this is a deal-breaker, go ahead and substitute your favorite brand of marinara sauce.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 12 Feb. 2023
  • For the greatest impact, substitute 20% of your dog's meals with this topper.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2022
  • The pace isn’t an every-down thing but a changeup that can catch a defense trying to substitute for key third downs.
    — Michael Casagrande | [email protected], al, 12 Oct. 2022
  • Blessings are signposts to the sacraments, not substitutes for them.
    — Madeleine Kearns, National Review, 24 Dec. 2023
  • Where the Bengals can help substitute for Logan Wilson in the middle.
    — Mohammad Ahmad, cleveland, 19 Oct. 2022
  • The case is either platinum or 18k rose gold, and the rubber strap can be substituted for a platinum or gold bracelet.
    — Carol Besler, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2023
  • Wolves substitute Hwang Hee-chan had canceled out the opener by Alexander Isak.
    — Steve Douglas, ajc, 12 Mar. 2023
  • Feel free to substitute sugar snap peas or snow peas for green beans, but don't skimp on the fresh ginger — the powdered version won't hold its own in this dish.
    — Jamie Kravitz, Woman's Day, 12 Dec. 2022
  • Forego the rice or quinoa, or substitute them for cauliflower rice.
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Nov. 2023
  • Her teammate, Leanne Wong, was substituted in for Roberson on vault and floor.
    — Kaetlyn Liddy, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2023
  • But, if homemade BBQ sauce is a deal-breaker for you, substitute one bottle of your favorite.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 31 Aug. 2023
  • The defense also started to substitute more to keep players healthy.
    — Kevin Reynolds, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 Dec. 2022
  • Pecans: Mixed into the streusel topping for a nutty crunch; can be substituted with other types of nuts or left out.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2023
  • Countries that aren’t able to substitute LNG from elsewhere are likely to use coal instead.
    — The Editors, National Review, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Can substitute with with pastry flour for a softer texture.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024
  • This recipe was developed around the wild morels from the Sierra used at Flour + Water, but feel free to substitute other varieties that are available to you.
    — Sunset Magazine, 22 Mar. 2024

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