as in substitutes
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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Noun
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James Milner featuring prominently in rondos between the substitutes before last Saturday’s 3-0 home win over Wolverhampton Wanderers was a significant signal about the present and the future for Brighton & Hove Albion’s ‘old guard’.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
15 May 2026 -
Here are our best ginger substitutes, both fresh and ground.—
Kelsey Ogletree,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2026
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That means if an appliance or system wasn’t working properly before your coverage started, repairs or replacements won’t be covered.—
Jamela Adam,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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For most units, that means regular filter replacements, cleaning (of the unit and ducts), and quarterly professional maintenance.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2026
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“Locum tenentes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locum%20tenentes. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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