Thesaurus results for DOUBLE (AS)

double (as)

verb

Definition of double (as)

as in to stand in

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Jordan's pitch stood in contrast to what Scalise, 61, offered.

— Claudia Grisales, NPR, 10 Nov. 2026
Gravy is more likely to be made with guava than with giblets, and flan stands in for apple pie.

— Von Diaz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of stand in

Verb

Since my stay, new chef Jason Francisco has taken over the kitchens, and upstairs, Anzu has relaunched dinner with an omakase experience.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
Halfway through, the band comes in, blown-out like Have a Nice Life took over the mix.

— Hannah Jocelyn, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of take over

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Starting right guard Mike Onwenu is out long-term with an ankle injury, so Pryor might need to fill in for the rest of the season.

— Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2026
There are the folks in his outfit, sure — Roberts the guitarist, Erik Kertes on bass, Ben Alleman on keys, and Josh Adams on drums (Rob Jensen filled in on Friday for Adams, who is on tour with the Fruit Bats).

— Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of fill in

Verb

The only time a racing director or team principal steps in is if there is a decision that was needed to be delivered in a certain way.

— Morgan Korn, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2026
The navy wash, clean and tight, lets red sneakers, heels, or ballet flats step in as the main character with ease.

— Alex Sales, Glamour, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of step in

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The producers replaced director Lileana Blain-Cruz with Ali and substituted new book writer Peter Duchan (Dogfight) for Pulitzer Prize winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins (Appropriate, Purpose).

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2026
Their efforts cannot substitute for laws that protect women from violence or for a justice system that treats them fairly.

— Tanaz Eshaghian, Time, 10 Nov. 2026

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