Synonyms of substituted

substituted

verb

past tense of substitute

1

as in exchanged

to give up (something) and take something else in return

can I substitute coleslaw for potato salad if I order the chicken plate?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exchanged
• swapped
• traded
• changed
• replaced
• switched
• shifted
• commuted
• superseded
• interchanged
• displaced
• ceded
• yielded
• surrendered
• handed over
• reciprocated

2

as in spelled

to serve as a replacement usually for a time only

substituting for the talk show host while she is on vacation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spelled
• covered
• stood in
• subbed
• filled in
• stepped in
• took over
• pinch-hit
• relieved
• doubled (as)
• understudied

3

as in replaced

to take the place of

"John Doe," "Jane Doe," and "Baby Doe" substituted the real names of the parties involved to preserve their privacy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• replaced
• superseded
• supplanted
• relieved
• displaced
• displanted
• usurped
• cut out
• preempted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of substituted

Ronaldo started that game but was substituted in the 67th minute. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Ronaldo started in Portugal's 1-0 win over Wales last Thursday and was substituted in the 67th minute. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

Koumas did not stop running until he was substituted after 82 minutes, harrying and harassing the experienced centre-back duo of Marco Senesi and Tosin Adarabioyo while also providing an outlet. — Andy Jones, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Mila Kunis served as guest host on July 29, while Pamela Adlon substituted on July 30 and Scott Foley on July 31. — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2026