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
Runners were stranded at the corners when pinch hitter Carson Boles struck out looking to end the top of the fourth.
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Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2025
Turner drew a walk as a pinch hitter for Brandon Marsh against a lefty.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2025
Brandon Lockridge was hitless (0-for-2) for the first time in seven games but did have a sacrifice bunt, which is a crucial tool for a player who would be primarily a defensive replacement in the outfield, pinch runner and situational pinch hitter.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
These moments aren’t new to awards shows; Sandler has become a pinch hitter for live TV lately, and practically every Oscars host calls out how long the ceremony runs.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2025
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Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2025
Turner drew a walk as a pinch hitter for Brandon Marsh against a lefty.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2025
Brandon Lockridge was hitless (0-for-2) for the first time in seven games but did have a sacrifice bunt, which is a crucial tool for a player who would be primarily a defensive replacement in the outfield, pinch runner and situational pinch hitter.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
These moments aren’t new to awards shows; Sandler has become a pinch hitter for live TV lately, and practically every Oscars host calls out how long the ceremony runs.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinch hitter
Noun
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But the reality is that there is no replacement for Pulisic.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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In addition to its larger screen, this adds to the longevity and usefulness of this system as a desktop replacement.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Days after the Ways and Means Committee released a draft version of the tax bill, followed by a substitute amendment, questions began to fly.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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While some blends can be used as a 1:1 ratio substitute for sugar, others are significantly sweeter than sugar and may have published ratios of up to 12:1.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Calvin Pickard Pickard dressed as the backup for Game 1 against the Kings on April 21.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Furner noted that the company doesn’t have any concerns about port backups in the U.S., particularly as Marketplace sellers navigate the tariff situation.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
16 May 2025
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“Pinch hitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinch%20hitter. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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