backwards "substitute" (again)

[Joel S. Berson]

At 4/25/2011 05:39 PM, David A. Daniel wrote:
>Not sure if these instances are actually reversed substitute, or just
>confused use of the preposition. "...substitute them WITH other high-fiber
>foods" would be fine, no?
>DAD

And I certainly hope this is not advancing in the U.S. in doctors'
orders or prescriptions.  "Instead of the treatment or drug that is
working, substitute one that is harmful (or less effective)."  !!

Joel


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>From: American Dialect Society [mailto:ADS-L at LISTSERV.UGA.EDU] On Behalf Of
>Arnold Zwicky
>Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 6:00 PM
>To: ADS-L at LISTSERV.UGA.EDU
>Subject: Re: backwards "substitute" (again)
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>On Apr 25, 2011, at 1:12 PM, Charlie Doyle wrote:
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> > My wife is suffering a bout of diverticulitis, so I did the normal thing:
>I consulted WebMD.  Dr. Web, however, seems to be a sadist:  "What about
>seeds and nuts? There's no evidence these foods cause diverticulitis flares.
>But if you feel they trigger your symptoms, substitute them for other
>high-fiber foods."
>
>"reversed substitute", now apparently advancing in the U.S.
>
>arnold
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