doubles (as)

verb

present tense third-person singular of double (as)
as in stands in

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  1. stands in
  2. takes over
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  • One homer cleared the last row of stands in that section and bounced off the concourse in front of a bar.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • The 1960s metal mobile bar stands in the kitchen, which also boasts clean, stainless-steel surfaces.
    — Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
Definition of stands in
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  • Davis takes over from Mia Bays, the outgoing Director of the Filmmaking Fund, who has been in the role since October 2021.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 23 July 2026
  • Those qualities become even more valuable as AI takes over many routine activities that once consumed a professional's day.
    — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of takes over
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