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 Their starting lineup has also remained largely unchanged for two games, though David Larrubia did not start against Deportivo, but was substituted in. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026 Salah, who scored his first goals with his new club over the weekend, was substituted in the second half. — ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026 Ajala, a prolific scorer for the academy, was on the cusp of his first hat-trick since a youth league fixture against Crystal Palace’s under-18 in May 2024 — but Nuno substituted him in the 59th minute for Manor Solomon. — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 This output value is then substituted back into the linear equation to determine the next number in the sequence. — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 25 Aug. 2026 After all, the head of Medusa can be turned around and then worn like a mask; the evil eye can be substituted for one’s own. — Jan Tumlir, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026 Director Lileana Blain-Cruz is now substituted for Buena Vista Social Club director Saheem Ali and Pulitzer Prize winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, originally the book writer, is replaced by Peter Duchan (Dogfight). — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 27 July 2026 If entry-level consultants, lawyers, and financial analysts were being systematically substituted out at the pace Amodei described to 60 Minutes in November 2025, McCrory’s occupation-level unemployment data should already show some divergence. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 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 superseded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
  • The couple exchanged vows during a small New York ceremony in July 2025.
    — Erin Jensen, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy exchanged threats late Tuesday over what their next steps might be.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of exchanged
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  • The shape spelled cat, and there was only one kind of cat in India big enough to make such prints.
    — Leslie E. Tassell, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026
  • This festival, whose name is actually Halloween spelled backward, is the largest annual festival in Kansas.
    — Katy Spratte Joyce, Midwest Living, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of spelled
Verb
  • Driven out the Stoxx 50 German autos giant VW could be pushed out of the Euro Stoxx 50 later this month and be replaced by a resurgent Nokia.
    — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Conversations began months ago, after Jolly took over as the Angels’ president and replaced longtime executive and ally John Carpino in April.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of replaced
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  • Dark finishes were swapped with pastel tones, blue accents and golden colors, and mirrors were added to play off the natural light.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The draft picks are from 2029 to 2033, partly because the Clippers already traded their 2028 first and swapped their 2027 pick.
    — John Hollinger, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of swapped
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  • One Baguette is covered in a kaleidoscopic geometric pattern of colorful beads; another resembles a tiny textile artwork in dusty pink, green, and turquoise.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The almost 1,100-foot-long warship was covered in rust from bow to stern.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of covered
Verb
  • For the returners, any urge to celebrate those achievements was superseded by a push to accomplish more.
    — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In addition, the technology on which the company initially launched its product was superseded.
    — Roger Trapp, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of superseded
Verb
  • Allen, the Pembroke Pines kid who worked his way up from Weston FC to the Inter Miami youth academy to the club’s all-time appearance leader, was traded to the Chicago Fire.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Plus, the Devils had an extra first-round pick in 2028 after the Šimon Nemec trade in which New Jersey acquired two firsts, including the one now traded to Nashville.
    — Peter Baugh, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of traded
Verb
  • In Montpelier, Vermont, a city that has experienced significant flooding through the years, arborist Joseph Ferris stands next to a giant elm tree that has stood in the state’s capital since the late 1800s.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Back in the box, Cowen stood in front of the whiteboard and updated the jump list.
    — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of stood in

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“Substituted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substituted. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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