as in substituted
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 stood in
There, two fathers – one waiting on his son’s remains; another expecting his son’s embrace, stood in a uniquely Israeli moment of paradox, suspended between grief and joy.
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Kara Fox, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
As Jays fans, tucked in the last rows of the upper bowl, stood in anticipation, Yesavage reached up to them with his high release point and sent splitters, fastballs and sliders by the Yankees.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
On their first possession, Mahomes stood in the pocket with the Chiefs in the red zone, spotted receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster open down the middle and pulled the trigger on a third-down pass.
—Sam McDowell 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
While Billy Napier spoke at a makeshift podium after losing to Miami 26-7, Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin stood in the back of the room.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Speakers stood in the bed of a pickup truck and shouted into a bullhorn before the Fort Worth Scottish Pipes and Drums led the march to the steps of the Tarrant County Courthouse.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2025
An old rectory, Churchgate House, stood in for the home of Isobel (Penelope Wilton) and Matthew Crawley (Dan Stevens).
—Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
Ronny stood in the doorway with a suitcase.
—Bryan Washington, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
The San Diego State alum stood in for the Giants’ best player, Matt Chapman, who is out with a hand injury.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
Kara Fox, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
As Jays fans, tucked in the last rows of the upper bowl, stood in anticipation, Yesavage reached up to them with his high release point and sent splitters, fastballs and sliders by the Yankees.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
On their first possession, Mahomes stood in the pocket with the Chiefs in the red zone, spotted receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster open down the middle and pulled the trigger on a third-down pass.
—Sam McDowell 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
While Billy Napier spoke at a makeshift podium after losing to Miami 26-7, Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin stood in the back of the room.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Speakers stood in the bed of a pickup truck and shouted into a bullhorn before the Fort Worth Scottish Pipes and Drums led the march to the steps of the Tarrant County Courthouse.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2025
An old rectory, Churchgate House, stood in for the home of Isobel (Penelope Wilton) and Matthew Crawley (Dan Stevens).
—Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
Ronny stood in the doorway with a suitcase.
—Bryan Washington, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
The San Diego State alum stood in for the Giants’ best player, Matt Chapman, who is out with a hand injury.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stood in
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This recognition has no cash value, is not transferable, and may not be substituted or redeemed for cash or any other value.—
Time,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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Starbucks Protein-Boosted Milk, a blend of 2% milk and premium whey protein made daily by baristas, may be substituted in any hot or iced drink where milk is part of the recipe — for example, a Latte, Macchiato or Coconutmilk Refresher.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Hat tips go to left tackle Jaylon Moore — who stepped in for Josh Simmons at the last minute, against one of the most dangerous pass rushers in the league — and, of course, Kelce.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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Austin Schlottman stepped in and the line didn’t miss a beat.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Glasner took over at Palace in February 2024 when the London side were 15th in the Premier League and had lost 10 of their last 17 matches.—
Luke Bosher,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Canes force another turnover After FSU took over a drive at midfield, the Hurricanes got the ball right back.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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The rapid-fire moves created an unprecedented series of openings that will need to be filled in short order.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Toklas filled in the blanks for him, sometimes unwittingly.—
Judith Thurman,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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The issues below aren’t covered by the current cease-fire deal, and could be sticking points in future negotiations.—
Aaron Boxerman,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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And Georgia's pass defense hasn’t covered well since the 2023 national championship season.—
Matt Hayes,
USA TODAY,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Stood in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stood%20in. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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