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
Aaron Gleeman, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
When available, the former All-Star has proven to be an adept fill-in for Jimmy Butler, who was acquired by the Warriors for a package that included Wiggins.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025
Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Each burial required breaking the stone floor, placing the tiny remains underneath, and then filling in the hole with crushed limestone.
—ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Of note: Matthews also started Tuesday night, throwing five innings of two-run ball with a career-high nine strikeouts for the Saints, which puts him on the same schedule as López if an injury fill-in is required.
—Aaron Gleeman, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
When available, the former All-Star has proven to be an adept fill-in for Jimmy Butler, who was acquired by the Warriors for a package that included Wiggins.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
Palace lack cover at centre-back, hence Lerma being asked to fill in.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Each burial required breaking the stone floor, placing the tiny remains underneath, and then filling in the hole with crushed limestone.
—ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fill-in
Noun
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After watching Lemina flounder as a substitute in the 3-0 home loss against Nottingham Forest on January 6 — his first appearance for the new coach after injury — Pereira removed him from his first-team plans.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Jonathan Rodriguez made his season debut for the Timbers as a second-half substitute.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Her ability to inform and engage her readers, listeners and viewers is truly inspiring.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2025
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Becky, having seen Darlene and Chad together at the bar, informs Ben about Chad.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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That stands in stark contrast to the current stalemate between the city and the Angels over the future of Angel Stadium.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Ellie Kenny, a holidaymaker inside Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado airport, said hundreds of people were stood in the dark in lines, with no air conditioning or running water.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The report detailed Hackman’s declining heart health, including the congestive heart failure, an aortic heart valve replacement and an irregular heartbeat.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2025
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The money was to help pay for overdue maintenance or replacement of harbor facilities such as docks, gangways, gates, pilings, rip-rap and jetties.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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,
21 Apr. 2025
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Fast-forward to today, and the experts now tell us students may ...—
James V. Shuls,
National Review,
20 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Megan Thee Stallion took over Coachella weekend in curly red hair.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
21 Apr. 2025
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In the early days of Donald Trump’s first presidential campaign, Trump seemed to relish picking a fight with Francis—who was on his way to visit the United States with Biden as his de facto chaperone—suggesting the pontiff was weak and was offering an opening for ISIS to take over the Vatican.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Hayes was a backup before the Lakers sent Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks as part of the trade for Doncic, and Davis’ departure shouldn’t have changed that.—
Dylan Hernández,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Depth-chart impact Sanders will likely begin as a rotational defensive tackle within their scheme and the primary backup to 33-year-old starter DaQuan Jones.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Peel Regional Police advised people to check with the airport regarding flight delays. Update 4/24/25 10:44 p.m.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Rather, Singh advised, think of them as a menu of options—pick three to start with.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Fill-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fill-in. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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