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
Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
The gesture stood in sharp contrast to former President Barack Obama, who spent the weekend campaigning in person for Spanberger.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
Joe Murphy, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2025
They’re all resigned to using the ER as a stand-in for unavailable primary care.
—Eric Snoey, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
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Verb
And this man standing in front of me — his family was in no small part to blame.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
The gesture stood in sharp contrast to former President Barack Obama, who spent the weekend campaigning in person for Spanberger.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
The average price of eggs — a frequent stand-in for inflation during the campaign — had declined from its peak in the spring and is back to prices last seen last November.
—Joe Murphy, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2025
They’re all resigned to using the ER as a stand-in for unavailable primary care.
—Eric Snoey, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 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.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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If Calvados apple liqueur is unavailable for the glaze, substituting water works wonderfully.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After losing star tight end Tucker Kraft , who led the team with 489 yards receiving and six touchdowns, to a season-ending ACL injury, Green Bay was on the hunt to find a suitable replacement.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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With a focus on quality and accessibility, Pisen's product offerings include power banks, chargers, cables, audio accessories, car accessories, portable power stations, and phone replacement parts.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Denver International Airport is working to fill in the gap, creating a food pantry for its federal employees and asking the FAA for permission to use the airport's revenue to pay for controllers' wages.—
JOSH FUNK,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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The numbers don’t do justice to the way the four power sources play together, however, delivering a seamless rush of force as the electric motors perfectly fill in the gaps in the engine’s power band, combining the immediacy of an EV with the emotionality of a high-revving V12.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The United States has never joined the ICC, but seeking sanctions against its leaders was a new step in American anti-multilateralism.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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This is a crucial step in the AUKUS alliance’s efforts to enhance next-generation defense capabilities as part of Pillar Two of the agreement.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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On Academy Street, taken over by Dominicans, the Fourth translated into a jubilant handful of families and neighbors on each stretch of sidewalk, with speakers, folding chairs, and beer bottles at the foot of stern buildings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Now, he's officially taken over as the Panthers' clear lead back moving forward.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Stand in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20in. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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