Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Holliday said the class was rowdier than many others for which she has substituted.

From Washington Post • Jan. 21, 2023

Izzo has substituted freely, with Christie the only player averaging more than 30 minutes per game.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 1, 2022

On a handful of occasions this season, Manager Aaron Boone has substituted in a more sure-handed outfielder, such as Cameron Maybin, for Frazier when the Yankees have a lead.

From New York Times • Jun. 3, 2019

“Our firm has substituted out of the cases and I’m not going to comment on that, however we’re happy to assist in the transition of the cases to the new attorneys,” Singer said Tuesday.

From Washington Times • Oct. 20, 2015

As a safer variety in the Lancaster district Mr. Jones has substituted the Faust from Bamberg, S. C., which vegetates later in spring and thus far has proved less subject to injury.

From Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the Fifteenth Annual Meeting New York City, September 3, 4 and 5, 1924 by Northern Nut Growers Association