as in replacement
a person or thing that takes the place of another
I'm just a locum tenens, so any major decisions should be deferred until your regular doctor returns from vacation
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Recent Examples of locum tenens
In healthcare, roughly 7% to 8% of physicians now work in locum tenens arrangements, that is, temporary placements that offer high hourly rates and no long-term benefits, according to CHG Healthcare.
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Joseph Coughlin, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Forecasts from industry analysts suggest that per diem opportunities, or the ability for healthcare workers to fill in for shifts as needed, will expand, as will the utilization of locum tenens.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2024
When Whittingham stepped in as Meyer’s replacement in 2005, there were holes in the program after an undefeated season, and there were many lessons for the locum tenens to learn.
—Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 Nov. 2021
When service units are forced to hire temporary locum tenens physicians in lieu of decreasing services, the quality of care can change dramatically.
—WSJ, 17 July 2017
Joseph Coughlin, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Forecasts from industry analysts suggest that per diem opportunities, or the ability for healthcare workers to fill in for shifts as needed, will expand, as will the utilization of locum tenens.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2024
When Whittingham stepped in as Meyer’s replacement in 2005, there were holes in the program after an undefeated season, and there were many lessons for the locum tenens to learn.
—Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 Nov. 2021
When service units are forced to hire temporary locum tenens physicians in lieu of decreasing services, the quality of care can change dramatically.
—WSJ, 17 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for locum tenens
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The Warriors, according to Yahoo’s Kevin O’Connor, began looking into current Florida coach Todd Golden, a Saint Mary’s alum and former USF coach, as a potential replacement if the 60-year-old Kerr did not return.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
10 May 2026
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Canned tuna isn’t a replacement for the fresh kind but instead is its own big player.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 May 2026
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There was a league debut as a substitute at Brest in late September and, in January 2025, a first start at the age of 17.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Acrylic — widely used as a wool substitute in sweaters and blankets, and one of the worst shedders of microfibers.—
Ryan Brennan
May 11,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
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“Locum tenens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locum%20tenens. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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