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
  • Dozens of people sat in lawn chairs in front of the big screen, cheering as the Bosnia and Herzegovina national anthem played, while others stood in a long line that stretched out of the front door to buy cakes, pastries and pitas.
    — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
  • That stands in contrast to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, who's been publicly at odds with the White House a lot lately.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of stand in
Verb
  • The last time Rushing caught Ohtani, the pitcher took over pitch-calling after a disastrous second inning against the Twins last week.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • The staging is the first Lisa Spirling has directed since taking over as Stratford East’s artistic director and co-CEO.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 July 2026
Definition of take over
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  • Plus, this helps fill in areas of your garden where weeds typically grow with welcome color and interest.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026
  • Many plants fill in quickly and will make hanging pots look lush in no time.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
Definition of fill in
Verb
  • The developers will next prepare construction drawings and take other steps in anticipation of breaking ground in about two years.
    — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • In 1968, the federal government stepped in and started selling flood insurance managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA.
    — Brian New, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of step in
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
Definition of substitute
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“Double (as).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/double%20%28as%29. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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