as in substitutes
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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Recent Examples of stands in
Round numbers The Wall Street Bull stands in the Financial District, home to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), in Manhattan on March 19, 2026, in New York City.
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 May 2026
This increase across the board stands in contrast to the company's Q4 2025 Earnings Summary.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Rodrigo’s multi-night stands in Los Angeles and Brooklyn will feature both Devon Again and the Last Dinner Party.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2026
On the cover photo, the artist stands in the back, in the shadows, allowing the people who shaped her project to take center stage.
—Elisa Wouk Almino
editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
The latter effort unintentionally stands in stark contrast to the views of prominent politicians who publicly disrespect POW bravery.
—Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Whether entering by car, motorcycle, bike, or foot, be sure you’re armed with water and food; there are no restaurants, snack machines, or concession stands in either park district.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
Competitive Benchmarking Sharpens Positioning Performance data can also open the door to comparing traffic trends, content depth, and topic coverage across similar brands to help clarify where the business stands in the market.
—William Jones, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
This new reality stands in contrast to Trump’s ability to move markets throughout his first term and into the outset of his second.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 May 2026
This increase across the board stands in contrast to the company's Q4 2025 Earnings Summary.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Rodrigo’s multi-night stands in Los Angeles and Brooklyn will feature both Devon Again and the Last Dinner Party.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2026
On the cover photo, the artist stands in the back, in the shadows, allowing the people who shaped her project to take center stage.
—Elisa Wouk Almino
editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
The latter effort unintentionally stands in stark contrast to the views of prominent politicians who publicly disrespect POW bravery.
—Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Whether entering by car, motorcycle, bike, or foot, be sure you’re armed with water and food; there are no restaurants, snack machines, or concession stands in either park district.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
Competitive Benchmarking Sharpens Positioning Performance data can also open the door to comparing traffic trends, content depth, and topic coverage across similar brands to help clarify where the business stands in the market.
—William Jones, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
This new reality stands in contrast to Trump’s ability to move markets throughout his first term and into the outset of his second.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stands in
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It is offered as rationale for below-market compensation, as though mission alignment is a form of currency that substitutes for pay.—
Charles Stanton,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The brand partially substitutes sugar with stevia and erythritol.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Now the same will be true for everyone who fills in the remainder of the coaching staff, both for the duration of this season and in the years to come.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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There, Sam unleashes reams upon reams of monologues about their past at a teary Mary, who fills in a few gaps.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
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Dial the mode selector over to Sport and the V8 takes over, allowing the electric motor to boost rather than lead your drive experience.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Every Sunday, the open-air Atlantic Beach Farmer’s Market takes over a park with vendors selling regional produce, buffalo milk yogurt, handmade soaps, and the like.—
Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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Washington — The Senate is returning to Washington on Monday from a week-long recess as Republicans prepare to take the next steps in their plan to fund immigration agencies under the Department of Homeland Security without help from Democrats.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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This is among the first steps in characterizing the quality of a particular cacao.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
10 May 2026
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“Stands in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stands%20in. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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