as in replacement
a person or thing that takes the place of another
you'll have to be my designated hitter in the office while I'm on business trips
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Recent Examples of designated hitter
Yandy Diaz, who was the Opening Day designated hitter a year ago after winning the American League batting crown in 2024, remains on board.
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Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
First baseman Pete Alonso, 31, signed a five-year, $155-million deal with the Orioles and designated hitter Kyle Schwarber, who turns 33 in March, signed a five-year, $150-million deal with the Phillies.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
The former hadn’t played the position in any professional capacity until July, while the latter began playing first base in 2024 after being a pitcher and designated hitter at James Madison High School.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2025
There will be lots of talk about where starting pitcher Ranger Suárez and designated hitter Kyle Schwarber will sign for nine figures each.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
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Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
First baseman Pete Alonso, 31, signed a five-year, $155-million deal with the Orioles and designated hitter Kyle Schwarber, who turns 33 in March, signed a five-year, $150-million deal with the Phillies.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
The former hadn’t played the position in any professional capacity until July, while the latter began playing first base in 2024 after being a pitcher and designated hitter at James Madison High School.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2025
There will be lots of talk about where starting pitcher Ranger Suárez and designated hitter Kyle Schwarber will sign for nine figures each.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for designated hitter
Noun
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Their replacements should come via the draft, or Mafe and Ebiktie in Chaisson's case.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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In a philosophical shift away from high school recruits and toward the portal, the Longhorns signed transfers in Memphis kicker Gianni Spetic, Florida State punter Mac Chiumento and New Mexico long snapper Trey DuBuc as the replacements.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Perhaps cultural certainty is a poor substitute for epidemiology.—
Jan Steyn,
The Dial,
10 Mar. 2026
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Donating blood is one of the of the most powerful ways to give back to the community—there is no substitute for this lifesaving gift and every donation can help save multiple lives.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Designated hitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designated%20hitter. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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