Thesaurus results for PINCH-HIT

pinch-hit

verb

ˈpinch-ˈhit

Definition of pinch-hit

as in to substitute

to serve as a replacement usually for a time only assigned to pinch-hit as a math teacher for the remainder of the semester

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Recent Examples of pinch-hit Valdez pinch-hit and delivered an RBI single. — ABC News, 24 June 2026 The only down note Sunday was a sore wrist injury incurred by Matt Shaw, who was pinch-hit for in the ninth. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026 After pulling Ohtani as a pitcher after six innings, Roberts pinch-hit for him later in that seventh inning. — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 4 July 2026 His most recent appearance was last Wednesday, when he was pinch-hit for in the ninth inning against the San Francisco Giants. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pinch-hit

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinch-hit

substitute

Verb

Portugal somehow held on, and Goncalo Ramos’ 94th-minute header, with Ronaldo substituted, sparked delirium after a delightful Rafael Leao cross.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Substitutions Here’s how to substitute heavy cream for half-and-half (and vice versa) when applicable.

— Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 July 2026