How to Use substitution in a Sentence
substitution
noun- The coach made three substitutions in the second half of the game.
- The cookbook has a long list of substitutions for ingredients that may be hard to find.
- Substitution of applesauce for oil is one way of reducing the fat in recipes.
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Ripping it to shreds and putting it in the garbage could be a good substitution.
— Joan Rusek, cleveland, 28 Dec. 2020 -
The Catholic Church hasn’t weighed in on the debate over substitution meals.
— Noemie Bisserbe, WSJ, 14 July 2021 -
That was the only change until a mass substitution in the 60th minute.
— Pat Brennan, The Enquirer, 11 Feb. 2022 -
Customers who prefer not to have the substitution can opt out, the chain said.
— Michelle Toh, CNN, 7 June 2022 -
Davis stuck with his five starters in a substitution-free second half in which the Tar Heels shot 59% and scored 55 points.
— Aaron Beard, San Francisco Chronicle, 29 Mar. 2022 -
The app allows for parents to see if their child got on and off the bus and learn about bus substitutions or delays.
— Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 12 Feb. 2024 -
Team USA have made one substitution as the second half kicks off.
— Patrick Smith, NBC News, 3 Dec. 2022 -
While most of the 50 or so vendors attend event week, some substitutions are made.
— Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 5 May 2023 -
The only difference lay in the substitution of the Clayton Act for the Sherman Act as lethal weapon.
— Andrew Cockburn, Harper's Magazine, 20 Aug. 2024 -
As soon as both fields are filled out, your substitution gets added to the top of the list, where it can be edited or deleted as required.
— David Nield, Wired, 6 Feb. 2022 -
Liam Rindt, a second-half substitution for the Mustangs, scored on a header following a cross to tie the game in the 43rd minute.
— Ramon Scott, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2021 -
While most of the 50 or so vendors attend event week, some substitutions are made.
— Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 9 May 2024 -
True to his word, Calipari didn't make a substitution until 11:36 remained in the first half.
— Ryan Black, The Courier-Journal, 4 Jan. 2023 -
Following the large and broad-based price increases over the past year, there is less scope for substitution.
— Yuka Hayashi, WSJ, 26 Apr. 2022 -
While there’s no drawer, these are nice substitutions for helping to keep things tidy around your workspace.
— Alida Nugent, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024 -
This group began Tuesday’s game by building a 16-4 lead before the Heat made its first substitution of the night.
— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2024 -
The first option is to make a substitution to an itinerary.
— Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2021 -
But the majority of the time, the only things missing in the D-line substitution pattern was ice skates.
— Dallas News, 11 Sep. 2021 -
The substitution of arginine (R) for isoleucine (I) is a change from positive charge to neutral charge.
— William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2021 -
The substitution of the United States for Trump would end the case since the federal government cannot be sued for defamation.
— Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 20 Jan. 2023 -
Those with less means could either opt for lesser amounts or substitutions, such as brandy for ale.
— Troy Bickham, Discover Magazine, 12 Dec. 2023 -
So as the clock brushed past 17 minutes in its first-half countdown, Rich called for a 10-man substitution letting his bench unit finish out the half.
— Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 12 Sep. 2023 -
Brionna Jones has come off the bench for most of the season, often as the first substitution for Jonquel Jones, who starts alongside Thomas.
— Lila Bromberg, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2022 -
Finally, in the 82nd minute, Löw made the substitution that would alter the game in Germany's favor.
— Manuel Veth, Forbes, 23 June 2021 -
For a gluten-free cobbler, use a gluten-free flour option that has a 1:1 substitution ratio.
— Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 7 June 2024 -
When the substitution went through in the 76th minute, Marcina gave Cardone a hug as the fans provided a standing ovation.
— Greg Luca, San Antonio Express-News, 3 July 2022 -
Picky eaters should note substitutions or modifications may not be allowed, particularly with set menu items.
— Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 6 June 2024
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