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
Zak Keefer, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Most recently a reporter with CBS News Detroit, Andres brings more than a decade of award-winning breaking news reporting and fill-in anchor experience across several markets including Kansas City, Missouri and Dallas, Texas.
—Andres Gutierrez, CBS News, 30 May 2025
Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Ben Davies and Archie Gray — two players at the opposite ends of their careers — both tried hard there when filling in last season, doing their best in a role that is not their speciality.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 2 July 2025
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Noun
Part of Torre loved being a fill-in, riding the wave of success that others had built.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Most recently a reporter with CBS News Detroit, Andres brings more than a decade of award-winning breaking news reporting and fill-in anchor experience across several markets including Kansas City, Missouri and Dallas, Texas.
—Andres Gutierrez, CBS News, 30 May 2025
Verb
Veteran journeyman Abraham Toro has been filling in.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Ben Davies and Archie Gray — two players at the opposite ends of their careers — both tried hard there when filling in last season, doing their best in a role that is not their speciality.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fill-in
Noun
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The information provided here is not legal advice and does not purport to be a substitute for advice of counsel on any specific matter.—
Wen Xie,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Charlie Tasker, a 19-year-old right-back with a strong work ethic who gets up and down the pitch, was an unused substitute in five of Brighton’s Premier League games in April before injuries affected his chances of further involvement.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Some of his friends are aware, and Mayer spoke with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali to inform him of the campaign only the day prior, out of courtesy.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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In May, an American Airlines plane canceled its takeoff at Washington National after it was informed that an aircraft was landing on an intersecting runway.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
4 July 2025
Verb
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At full time, Liam stands in front of the television chanting Dalglish’s name, before the other band members throw United fan Bonehead out of the house.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
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His pragmatic optimism stands in stark contrast to much of the corporate world, where sustainability targets are often designed by communications departments rather than operational leaders.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
Noun
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For the most part, he's either entered a game as a defensive replacement, a pinch-runner, or as a pinch-hitter in a blowout.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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And 22-year-old Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero was named as the replacement for Alex Bregman of the Boston Red Sox, who’s on the IL with a strained quad.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Elsewhere, Arat tells Deadline a Greek remake of the series is in the works, while new markets are opening up.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Today, Potts is slowly withdrawing from the business as the second generation takes over.—
Forbes Books Press Release Official,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Neutral Denmark was taken over by the Nazis in April 1940; the wartime dearth of tires and spare parts meant bicycling declined, but by 1950 bicycle ridership was back to pre-war levels.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Most majors have a video review system as a backup to any close calls.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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If their current cash cow model is under threat, new ones should be developed as a backup.—
Zain Jaffer,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Verb
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission advises that children do not use fireworks, including sparklers.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 July 2025
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The Context Diogo Jose Teixeira da Silva, who went by Diogo Jota, and his brother André died on Thursday while driving from Spain to England after a doctor advised them not to fly after Jota received minor lung surgery.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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“Fill-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fill-in. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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