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
Each hit a home run, making this the first time two American League pinch hitters hit home runs in the same game.
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Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
This time, the Giants limped in after a sweep in Arizona, and outfielder Victor Bericoto came up from Sacramento for his Major League debut, which amounted to a three-pitch strikeout as a pinch hitter to end the eighth inning.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
The Red Sox had one more opportunity with two outs in the eighth when Mayer reached on an error by Keaschall at second base and Carlos Narvaez walked, but pinch hitter Mickey Gasper flew out to end the inning.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 23 May 2026
Both entered the game as pinch hitters.
—Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
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Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
This time, the Giants limped in after a sweep in Arizona, and outfielder Victor Bericoto came up from Sacramento for his Major League debut, which amounted to a three-pitch strikeout as a pinch hitter to end the eighth inning.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
The Red Sox had one more opportunity with two outs in the eighth when Mayer reached on an error by Keaschall at second base and Carlos Narvaez walked, but pinch hitter Mickey Gasper flew out to end the inning.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 23 May 2026
Both entered the game as pinch hitters.
—Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinch hitter
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Katz-Mayfield came up with the idea for the startup based on his frustration with the status quo of buying $20 replacement razor blades.—
Amelia Lucas,Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
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The replacement rate drops to 32% for incomes between $1,286 and $7,749, and to 15% for incomes above $7,749.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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For a vegetarian option, omit the pancetta and substitute vegetable stock for the chicken stock.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
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Dietary requirements are well catered for; every possible intolerance from celery to sesame is marked on the menu, and every milk substitute is available, which surprised me in an English country hotel.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
2 June 2026
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In the meantime, customers get free satellite service, Freier said, and the company uses AI tools to automatically adjust antennas and conserve backup batteries when needed, which stretches the time period that they can be used.—
Ayana Archie,
NPR,
4 June 2026
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Plumlee was added to provide insurance and depth at center behind 7-foot-4 phenom Victor Wembanyama and backup Luke Kornet.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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“Pinch hitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinch%20hitter. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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