Definition of "substitutes" []

• Plural form of substitute. (noun)
• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of substitute. (verb)

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• "There are 82 teachers who have been "excessed," meaning they have no permanent classroom position but are used sometimes as long-term substitutes or for other purposes."
• "Meyer says the first fan cast has been largely selected, but because fans get kicked off each week by show host Zach Selwyn, they'll need substitutes from the online entrants."
• "One could infer a reliance on substitutes from a refusal to purchase virtually any product — thereby affecting the market of the product in question."