substitute
noun
a person or thing acting or serving in place of another.
substituting
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present participleof substitute.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Their analysis found that substituting minimally processed foods for 10% of ultra-processed food intake by weight was associated with a 2% lower incidence of colorectal cancer.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026
In fact, substituting toys for all hazards and unwanted behaviors are excellent protective measures.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
"Instead of changing the team's tactics or style of play, Hong simply tried to solve the problem by substituting players."
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
“Nostalgia is basically substituting what you feel now for what actually happened then, right? I have no nostalgia for childhood summers because nothing happened.”
From Salon ● Jun. 24, 2026
As a result, architects relied on old and dangerous habits, such as substituting wood for stone and decorating their buildings with wooden awnings, cupolas, and cornices.
From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy
