as in substitute
a person or thing that takes the place of another
I'm just a fill-in, so I have no idea where office supplies are kept
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1
as in to inform
to give information to
my friend quickly filled me in on the portion of the movie that I had missed
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2
as in to substitute
to serve as a replacement usually for a time only
she's only filling in while the regular secretary is on vacation
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Recent Examples of fill-in
Caroline Blair, People.com, 2 May 2025
That’s a whole lot of torque fill-in at launch and into the lower and middle rev range.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Michael Schneider, Variety, 8 May 2025
The case is before Senior Judge Kathleen Lang, filling in for Lake Superior Judge Salvador Vasquez.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2025
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Noun
Lizzy Caplan, who played Lula May, was added to the cast as a fill-in for the Four Horsemen.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 2 May 2025
That’s a whole lot of torque fill-in at launch and into the lower and middle rev range.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Verb
Ora was at the desk for a third consecutive season to fill in for Nicole Scherzinger.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 8 May 2025
The case is before Senior Judge Kathleen Lang, filling in for Lake Superior Judge Salvador Vasquez.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fill-in
Noun
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Here is Tim’s verdict, based on the lad’s 38 minutes as a substitute.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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While some blends can be used as a 1:1 ratio substitute for sugar, others are significantly sweeter than sugar and may have published ratios of up to 12:1.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
15 May 2025
Verb
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The film also stars Dave Bautista as Steve, the show’s producer who informs Shelly that her longtime gig is coming to an end.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Parents and teachers were not informed of that probe or her indictment on 19 charges in August 2024, and only discovered this information two months ago when local outlet WHYY broke the story.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Over the next few minutes, Burton offered both celebration and challenge, calling on graduates to honor their gifts, stand in their truth and remain unshaken by fear.—
Oumou Fofana,
Essence,
12 May 2025
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In the throwback photo, Porter could be seen resting her pregnant belly on a chair, standing in front of a Christmas tree and smiling for the camera.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
12 May 2025
Noun
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His replacement, Anthony Banda, failed to stem a turning tide.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2025
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The Broncos had four veteran players in for tryouts: Quarterback Ian Book — a former Payton draft pick in New Orleans and late replacement for Desmond Ridder — fullback Jack Colletto, running back Chris Evans and tight end Cole Fotheringham.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
10 May 2025
Verb
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo told reporters she was caught off guard by the news, and has asked the prosecutor's office to ask the U.S. Department of Justice for more information.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Norman was allegedly dragged about a half-mile up the road before he was eventually ejected from the vehicle, the police told the outlets.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Fill-in moderator Joy Behar took over for Goldberg on Wednesday's telecast, which Goldberg missed due to her sickness.—
Joey Nolfi Published,
EW.com,
15 May 2025
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Then again, a new owner took over the Phoenix last August — Michel Suas, a celebrated Bay Area pastry chef.—
Christopher Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Calvin Pickard Pickard dressed as the backup for Game 1 against the Kings on April 21.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Furner noted that the company doesn’t have any concerns about port backups in the U.S., particularly as Marketplace sellers navigate the tariff situation.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
16 May 2025
Verb
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises residents in areas with excessive heat to wear light clothing, drink lots of water, use their air conditioning and avoid from exerting themselves outside in order to prevent heat exhaustion or heat stroke.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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The release advises anyone with further information to contact the North Little Rock Department Tip Line at (501) 680-8439 or Detective Adam Williams at 501-771-7167.—
Parker Mancino,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
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“Fill-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fill-in. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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