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
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
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
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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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Martinez may not have scored against Barcelona, and was substituted with a leg injury that may keep him out of next Tuesday’s second leg, but the Argentina striker was at the heart of Inter’s first-half success.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
1 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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Economics has a lot to do with it; so does a changing culture; so does the rise of charter schools, which have stepped in to provide free, high-quality public alternatives rather than private ones.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2025
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Although Meta has made a laudable step in regulating social media for teens, its use of AI does not address the addictive or compulsive component of social media that could have devastating effects on the developing brain.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
Verb
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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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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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“Stand in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20in. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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