as in to substitute
to serve as a replacement usually for a time only
she will be standing in for the regular teacher for a week
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as in substitute
a person or thing that takes the place of another
hired him at the last minute as a stand-in for the person who quit
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Recent Examples of stand in
Dana Taylor, USA Today, 1 June 2026
But one of the most viral items to come out of a Slam in recent years has been New York City's Korean favorite Coqodaq opening a stand in Arthur Ashe Stadium serving its 24K Nugget—topped with Petrossian's Golden Daurenki caviar.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Chicago, as a surprisingly apt stand-in for London.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
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Verb
Franklin's time, the only people who could hear a speech is standing in the room, but they were reprinted in newspapers.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 1 June 2026
But one of the most viral items to come out of a Slam in recent years has been New York City's Korean favorite Coqodaq opening a stand in Arthur Ashe Stadium serving its 24K Nugget—topped with Petrossian's Golden Daurenki caviar.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
Noun
But the star ingredient is the buttery garlic-and-herb panko that's a crunchy stand-in for sandwich bread.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Chicago, as a surprisingly apt stand-in for London.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand in
Verb
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Our recipe calls for blueberry preserves, but feel free to substitute cherry or strawberry.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Neto’s replacement, Nick Madrigal, left in the top of the ninth inning after Andrew Wantz’s pitch ricocheted from Madrigal’s hand to his face.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Passengers boarded a replacement flight with a new crew, which took off early Sunday morning and landed in Palma in the afternoon.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Parents are starting meal planning with the protein component first, then filling in the rest of the plate around it.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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Several neighbors greeted each other warmly as seats filled in The Rhapsody, traditionally used as a wedding venue.—
Ilana Arougheti
June 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Before his arrival, PSG almost seemed cursed in this competition and was unable to get over the line almost to the point of ridicule – then stepped in this visionary Spanish genius.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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When the closure of the strait stopped shipments of jet fuel from gulf producers to Europe, American market ingenuity stepped in to fill the gap.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
Verb
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When Joan passed away in 2013, her daughter took over the reins as curator.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Spanish coach Andoni Iraola, who left Bournemouth at the end of the season, is the clear frontrunner to take over with Liverpool keen to make a swift appointment.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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“Stand in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20in. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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