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
Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Then, on June 2, 1780, the Duke of Richmond stood in the House of Lords and introduced a motion calling for universal male suffrage, without property or class restrictions.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
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
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Verb
Lentils simmered in tomato sauce with herbs can stand in for part or all of the meat in a pasta sauce, making this one of the most approachable high-fiber meal ideas for families.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Then, on June 2, 1780, the Duke of Richmond stood in the House of Lords and introduced a motion calling for universal male suffrage, without property or class restrictions.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Noun
Barnard attended the ceremony with Soprano, Lola’s female stand-in and a convincing lookalike, who accepted the collar with considerable enthusiasm and even more considerable wriggling.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
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
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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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Katz-Mayfield came up with the idea for the startup based on his frustration with the status quo of buying $20 replacement razor blades.—
Amelia Lucas,Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
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The replacement rate drops to 32% for incomes between $1,286 and $7,749, and to 15% for incomes above $7,749.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
7 June 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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Private lenders aren’t filling the gap Direct lenders, the private credit funds that might once have stepped in, are backing away too.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Scientists are going to great lengths to retrace the stone’s steps in this research.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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But a Romanian judge ruled that the brothers could not be extradited until the local proceedings were complete—and, two years after Cezar Profira took over, the trafficking case seemed to be going nowhere.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Indeed, Knicks fever has taken over the five boroughs, from the frenzied postgame fan congregations on 7th Ave to the MTA repainting the entrance to a 34th Street subway station in orange and blue.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2026
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“Stand in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20in. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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