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
Those seven: Megill, Muñoz, starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore and outfielder James Wood of the Nationals, starting pitcher Max Fried of the Yankees, Astros closer Josh Hader and Athletics designated hitter Brent Rooker.
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2025
The contest was decided in a swing-off, with Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber blasting three home runs on three swings to seal the victory for the National League and take home the MVP honors.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
The 31-year-old left-fielder and designated hitter is in the third of a five-year, $90 million contract.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 7 July 2025
Orioles designated hitter Ryan O’Hearn and second baseman Jackson Holliday will both have a chance to start in the All-Star Game.
—Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2025
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2025
The contest was decided in a swing-off, with Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber blasting three home runs on three swings to seal the victory for the National League and take home the MVP honors.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
The 31-year-old left-fielder and designated hitter is in the third of a five-year, $90 million contract.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 7 July 2025
Orioles designated hitter Ryan O’Hearn and second baseman Jackson Holliday will both have a chance to start in the All-Star Game.
—Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for designated hitter
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Jhon Arias and David Moller Wolfe profile as direct replacements for Cunha and Ait-Nouri, and Fer Lopez is a talented player too.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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Perfect Size and Burn Time: At a standard size, the candle provides ample burn time to keep the Halloween spirit glowing throughout the season without the hassle of frequent replacements.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Aug. 2025
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The information provided by Diversified, LLC should not be a substitute for consulting a qualified tax advisor, accountant, or other professional concerning the application of tax law or an individual tax situation.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Keep in mind that supplements are not a substitute for healthy eating, and more is not always better.—
Patricia Weiser,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Designated hitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designated%20hitter. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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