double (as)

verb

Definition of double (as)next
as in to stand in

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for double (as)
  1. stand in
  2. take over
  3. fill in
  4. step in
  5. substitute
Verb
  • The designers also expanded the show’s scope far beyond New Mexico, using the Canary Islands, Albuquerque backlots and elaborate builds to stand in for locations ranging from Peru to Morocco.
    — Deadline, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Growth in Asia was spurred by core markets like China, up 40% year-on-year and standing in contrast to the rest of the industry, where the market dragged on quarterly results.
    — Ella Graveney, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of stand in
Verb
  • Phelan and his childhood friend Alex Haried took over the bar in 2020.
    — Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Bradgley Rodriguez pitched a hitless first inning for the Padres before Yuki Matsui (2-1) took over.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of take over
Verb
  • This creamy pencil applies smoothly to define or fill in lips.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Maddison is capable of filling in as the No 10 and is equally comfortable playing slightly deeper.
    — Thom Harris, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of fill in
Verb
  • Congress is taking its first meaningful step in years toward easing the tax burdens faced by Americans living abroad, with the Senate Finance Committee releasing a draft bill that targets some of the most persistent compliance challenges.
    — Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The team nearly netted Houston reliever Bryan Abreu on Friday only for Astros owner Jim Crane to reportedly step in and veto the trade.
    — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of step in
Verb
  • Their heated exchange on the field lasted more than two minutes, with Jones unhappy that Szoboszlai had given the captain’s armband to Tsimikas rather than him when the Hungary midfielder was substituted 13 minutes from time.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Consumer deception risk arises when companies claim AI can substitute for professional services without evidence, testing and boundaries.
    — Muhamad Aly Rifai, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
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“Double (as).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/double%20%28as%29. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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