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substitute

[suhb-sti-toot, -tyoot] / ˈsʌb stɪˌtut, -ˌtjut /






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Powell in testimony to Congress consistently said that the Fed would likely need explicit authorization from Congress before issuing a digital substitute for paper banknotes.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

You could easily substitute “SpaceX” for “SaaS software company” in this conclusion.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026

In addition to producing food, they function as substitute wetlands for many bird species, including migratory birds traveling along major flyways.

From Science Daily • Jun. 22, 2026

Saka came off the bench in the 4-2 win over Croatia on Wednesday, and provided an assist to fellow substitute Marcus Rashford for England's fourth.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

Food was weak coffee substitute in the morning, watery soup at lunch, and bread at night.

From "Prisoner B-3087" by Alan Gratz




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