substitutes
- plural of substitute.
- present tense form of substitute (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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The competitive threat posed by cheaper Chinese substitutes has once again assailed semiconductor stocks, leading to dramatic falls in some of the biggest memory chip makers in Asia on Tuesday.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
People with diabetes may use sugar substitutes more frequently because they are often advised to limit products that rapidly raise blood sugar.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 18, 2026
Too pragmatic, poor use of substitutes, sitting back too deep and when faced with their first real big opponent of the tournament, a crushing defeat.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
A last-minute loss to Turkey was dismissed as a speed bump, played with substitutes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
Synthetic substitutes for the pyrethrins have recently been developed, and some of the producing countries stand ready to increase the output of the natural product as the market may require.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
