Thesaurus results for PINCH-HIT

pinch-hit

verb

ˈpinch-ˈhit

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 And Ryan Wynn, who came in and got that pinch-hit’s got a couple. —

Sarah Spencer, AJC.com, 2 Apr. 2026 Leadoff man Austin Martin finished 1-for-1 with two walks before Trevor Larnach pinch-hit for him as the potential tying run in the eighth. —

David Brown, Twin Cities, 30 Mar. 2026 And which right-handed hitting veteran becomes the pinch-hitting specialist and occasional DH? —

Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026 Travis Chestnut pinch-hit for Royo and laid down a sacrifice bunt to advance the runners. —

Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pinch-hit

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinch-hit

substitute

Verb

The resort implements its sustainability commitment in ways beyond just substituting plastic water bottles (with reusable ones made of sugarcane waste) and harvesting rainwater to flush toilets.

— Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.

— Malana VanTyler, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026