as in replacement
a person or thing that takes the place of another
the business owners brought in a pinch hitter until a permanent manager could be hired
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Recent Examples of pinch hitter
So this time Counsell opted for Turner as a pinch hitter.
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
The Yankees used Giancarlo Stanton as a pinch hitter for Jasson Domínguez in Sunday’s game, but Boone didn’t call for a pinch runner after Stanton reached first base.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
The Yankees led 5-4 with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning when Rangers manager Bruce Bochy put Pederson in as a pinch hitter.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2025
Alex Cora went to right-hander Jorge Alcala to face his former team, opting for the anticipated matchup against pinch hitter Harrison Bader.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 29 July 2025
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
The Yankees used Giancarlo Stanton as a pinch hitter for Jasson Domínguez in Sunday’s game, but Boone didn’t call for a pinch runner after Stanton reached first base.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
The Yankees led 5-4 with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning when Rangers manager Bruce Bochy put Pederson in as a pinch hitter.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2025
Alex Cora went to right-hander Jorge Alcala to face his former team, opting for the anticipated matchup against pinch hitter Harrison Bader.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinch hitter
Noun
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But the manager did bring Crow-Armstrong into the game as a defensive replacement in the top of the ninth inning.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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This is a possible replacement for GPS, or the Global Positioning System, which recent events have shown is dangerously hackable and jammable.—
John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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So flavorful is Mendel that 3BR often uses it as a substitute for gin in cocktails made in the distillery tasting room.—
Don Tse,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering news from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Photograph and cloud-backup your insurance documents and IDs.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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However, Dart will begin the year as his backup over Jameis Winston.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Pinch hitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinch%20hitter. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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