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
Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2025
That stands in stark contrast to the current stalemate between the city and the Angels over the future of Angel Stadium.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025
Columbus was a stand-in for the nation’s hagiographic origin story, much like the Mayflower or its Western pioneers.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 28 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Ellie Kenny, a holidaymaker inside Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado airport, said hundreds of people were stood in the dark in lines, with no air conditioning or running water.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2025
That stands in stark contrast to the current stalemate between the city and the Angels over the future of Angel Stadium.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
Despite being warned of the creature's viciousness by Tim the Enchanter, the Knights of the Round Table dismiss the Merlin stand-in's fear and charge the bloodthirsty creature.
—ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025
Columbus was a stand-in for the nation’s hagiographic origin story, much like the Mayflower or its Western pioneers.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand in
Verb
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Thanks to industry innovation, modern formulas are switching things up, substituting hygroscopic ingredients with moisture-retaining alternatives like sugars or proteins for tousled waves without the crunch.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 May 2025
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
Noun
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The Broncos had four veteran players in for tryouts: Quarterback Ian Book — a former Payton draft pick in New Orleans and late replacement for Desmond Ridder — fullback Jack Colletto, running back Chris Evans and tight end Cole Fotheringham.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
10 May 2025
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His replacement, Anthony Banda, failed to stem a turning tide.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2025
Verb
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There was a significant void to be filled in the club’s leadership group that off-season.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Bregman has started every game for the Red Sox at third base except for one, when Romy Gonzalez filled in.—
Daniel R. Epstein,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Verb
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That said, this agreement is a small step in a better direction.—
The Editors,
National Review,
10 May 2025
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Correcting old pruning errors is a critical first step in restoring the trees to health.—
Nicole Sours Larson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 May 2025
Verb
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Notably, incidents were higher in Democratic-run states due to higher education institution policies that allowed pro-Hamas rioters to take over college campuses with little to no consequences for attacks against Jewish students.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
3 May 2025
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The latest season follows the escalation of the war to take over New York, with the leading duo battling on opposite sides.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
2 May 2025
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“Stand in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20in. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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