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
Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 10 May 2025
However, these claims stand in stark contrast to on-the-ground realities.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 9 May 2025
Jennifer Billock, AFAR Media, 12 May 2025
All of Ancelotti’s first-choice back four — Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, Antonio Rudiger and Ferland Mendy — are out injured, while stand-ins David Alaba and Eduardo Camavinga are also missing.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 11 May 2025
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Verb
That approach stands in stark contrast to one of Devers’ former teammates.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 10 May 2025
However, these claims stand in stark contrast to on-the-ground realities.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 9 May 2025
Noun
Part of the issue is that while passports can be used as a stand-in, many residents in the United States don’t have a passport.
—Jennifer Billock, AFAR Media, 12 May 2025
All of Ancelotti’s first-choice back four — Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, Antonio Rudiger and Ferland Mendy — are out injured, while stand-ins David Alaba and Eduardo Camavinga are also missing.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 11 May 2025
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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.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Adoptees who have searched for information about their birth families and academics who have studied international adoption have long known of cases in which one child was substituted at the last minute for another—or of birth mothers who were coerced or tricked into relinquishing their children.—
Time,
Time,
15 May 2025
Noun
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His replacement, Anthony Banda, failed to stem a turning tide.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2025
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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
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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Still, for those who need more, Zuckerberg believes AI will be able to fill in the gaps.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
9 May 2025
Verb
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But Devers has also never shown any interest in taking the next step in his career as a leader, in going above and beyond and doing more than just producing on the field.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
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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Fill-in moderator Joy Behar took over for Goldberg on Wednesday's telecast, which Goldberg missed due to her sickness.—
Joey Nolfi Published,
EW.com,
15 May 2025
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Sacramento homicide detectives and crime scene investigators took over the case late Wednesday.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2025
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“Stand in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20in. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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