as in to substitute
to serve as a replacement usually for a time only
assigned to pinch-hit as a math teacher for the remainder of the semester
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Recent Examples of pinch-hit
With two runners on, the Dodgers brought Will Smith off the bench to pinch-hit.
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Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 2 June 2025
With an oblique injury ruled out, Vientos pinch-hit for DH Jared Young in the Mets’ 5-2 win, reaching base twice and getting hit by a pitch.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 24 May 2025
Each has shown some breakout potential of late, including delivering back-to-back pinch-hits in a win over the A’s.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 23 May 2025
Nick Kurtz flew out to deep center field in the eighth inning and pinch-hitting Seth Brown sent one deep to right in the ninth.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2025
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Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 2 June 2025
With an oblique injury ruled out, Vientos pinch-hit for DH Jared Young in the Mets’ 5-2 win, reaching base twice and getting hit by a pitch.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 24 May 2025
Each has shown some breakout potential of late, including delivering back-to-back pinch-hits in a win over the A’s.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 23 May 2025
Nick Kurtz flew out to deep center field in the eighth inning and pinch-hitting Seth Brown sent one deep to right in the ninth.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinch-hit
substitute
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Here are the best ones: Ultra-Short-Term ETFs: 9 Best Buys These funds hold short-term bonds and bills and can substitute for a money-market fund.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The best summer wreaths are a warm-weather update on traditionally festive decor, substituting holly and pine for colorful flowers and lush greenery.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
20 May 2025
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“Pinch-hit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinch-hit. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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