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substitutes

  • plural
    of substitute.
    substitute
    noun
    a person or thing acting or serving in place of another.
  • present tense form
    of substitute (3rd person singular).
    substitute
    noun
    a person or thing acting or serving in place of another.

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Many processed foods contain several forms of sugar and sugar substitutes at the same time.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 6, 2026

JPMorgan said the humanoids can be complements rather than substitutes for human labor.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026

Romeo Lavia came off the bench, with Valentin Barco and Dario Essugo remaining unused substitutes.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

In a world where influencers warn of spiked cortisol levels and disrupted circadian rhythms, plenty of consumers are turning to prebiotic sodas, sugar-free beverages, and refreshers as substitutes.

From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026

With no substitutes, each member of the Fugees would have to play the whole game in the heat without a break.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John