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
Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
With Chisholm out of the game, the Yankees shifted Oswald Peraza to third base, with DJ LeMahieu filling in at second.
—Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 25 June 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
Stepmother Ellen Hargitay fills in a lot of holes, without claiming to know everything about everything.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
With Chisholm out of the game, the Yankees shifted Oswald Peraza to third base, with DJ LeMahieu filling in at second.
—Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fill-in
Noun
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There is no substitute for these resources – not from philanthropy, industry or states.—
Shalin Jyotishi,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Disappointed that there was no face-to-face meeting; phone conversations are a substitute.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2025
Verb
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However, not all states have the same laws, so in most joint legal custody arrangements, both parents must be informed of and agree to major medical and mental health decisions.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
23 June 2025
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There is no need to inform domains about their sluggish new competition.—
Michael Gargiulo,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Just last week, Reverend Michael Pham, the first U.S. bishop appointed by Pope Leo XIV, called for priests, deacons and parish leaders to accompany migrants to court and stand in solidarity with them.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 June 2025
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Other protesters splashed water in their eyes and cursed police, who were standing in a row in front of their bikes, the video showed.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2025
Noun
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Kepler’s in-house replacement would be Justin Crawford, the 21-year-old outfield prospect who is slashing .332/.408/.435 with 26 steals at Triple A.—
Anthony Stitt,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The only maintenance needed is the occasional battery replacement, which will typically be signaled with a beep from the device.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2025
Verb
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In summer 2001, he was told to quickly pack his bags as the sheriff was coming to evict them.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 June 2025
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There is no single blueprint for what a sporting director should look like, but multiple sources have told The Athletic that Newcastle are leaning towards the architect model: someone to direct all football operations.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
Verb
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The Nimitz is set to take over from the USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier, currently in the Arabian Sea to provide security for U.S. forces near the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf, but the two vessels will likely overlap for several days.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
20 June 2025
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The company says each body takes over 300 hours to create, with the metalwork shaped using traditional panel beating techniques.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Jordan Mason was also acquired in an offseason trade to be the team's backup running back.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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The interchange at Route 15 and Interstate 91 sees among the worst backups in the state, in both directions.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
24 June 2025
Verb
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The final decision about Iran's response will be made by Khamenei; the parliament's vote to close the strait merely advises him of the option to pursue.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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Brown’s 1962 how-to guide for modern single women to dominate both in relationships and at the office was radical in one way, advising women to cherish being single rather than seeing it as a sign of their deficiency.—
Alice Bolin
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
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“Fill-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fill-in. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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