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
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.
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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
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
Noun
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Jhon Arias and David Moller Wolfe profile as direct replacements for Cunha and Ait-Nouri, and Fer Lopez is a talented player too.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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Perfect Size and Burn Time: At a standard size, the candle provides ample burn time to keep the Halloween spirit glowing throughout the season without the hassle of frequent replacements.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This deep green, grass-like plant makes an ideal mow-free lawn substitute for shaded areas.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 Aug. 2025
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This would be a poor substitute for the system over which the United States had presided.—
Adam S. Posen,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Locum tenens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locum%20tenens. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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