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
Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 22 May 2025
Other people stood in line to purchase an LP from Danny Elfman, who created music heard in Dark Universe.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2025
Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 20 May 2025
Using empty chairs as stand-ins, Bono unwraps his U2 mates Larry Mullen Jr., Adam Clayton and his brother in all but name, the Edge.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 20 May 2025
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Verb
Mulvaney is someone who lives authentically in the face of bigotry and stands in her truth, in spite of an onslaught of hate.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 22 May 2025
Other people stood in line to purchase an LP from Danny Elfman, who created music heard in Dark Universe.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2025
Noun
Neck pillow stand-in: Stuff it with a hoodie or scarf and use it as a softer, more hygienic pillow on long flights or road trips.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 20 May 2025
Using empty chairs as stand-ins, Bono unwraps his U2 mates Larry Mullen Jr., Adam Clayton and his brother in all but name, the Edge.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 20 May 2025
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Verb
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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But with Kennedy due up next, Santa Margarita couldn’t send the county leader in home runs (14) to the plate because she had already been substituted and reentered once.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
25 May 2025
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But the reality is that there is no replacement for Pulisic.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Nearly two weeks later, sources close to the situation tell The Star that Self and his assistants are operating with the expectation that Vaughn, the 50-year-old Pasadena, California native, will indeed be hired as Norm Roberts’ replacement in the near future.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
21 May 2025
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During the start of her research during the pandemic, McMorris took virtual tours of the tunnels and read historical texts from the Oregon Historical Society to fill in the blanks.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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After losing longtime second baseman Gleyber Torres in free agency, the Yankees started the season with Jazz Chisholm Jr. at the keystone and a rotating cast of utility options filling in at third base.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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This is a great next step in Microsoft’s ongoing efforts in preserving retro games.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Somehow, my phone always feels too small, and my laptop’s just too much, which is exactly where a good tablet steps in.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
22 May 2025
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The district operates Nuevo Memory Gardens in Ramona. Stupar, Smith and Lynch took over the seats after it was disclosed that the district had provided two of its longtime trustees, Daniel Vengler Sr. and William Biggs, with health care benefits valued at $402,000 over 12 years.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Voices Commentary: Bruce Arena aims to achieve the seemingly impossible with San José Bruce Arena is taking over a San José Earthquakes team that was one of the worst in MLS history.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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“Stand in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20in. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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