Synonyms of stood in

stood in

verb

past tense of stand in

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• substituted
• stepped in
• took over
• filled in
• covered
• spelled
• subbed
• pinch-hit
• relieved
• doubled (as)
• understudied

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stood in

The rockets stood in front of the Sentinel’s building for nearly 10 years, being removed in December 1971 and given to local VWF Post 4287. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026

Mahomes and the Chiefs have long stood in the way of these quarterbacks and squads. — Mike Jones, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Rob Lowe had plenty of competition for blockbuster roles in the 1980s and ’90s – and one Hollywood heavyweight repeatedly stood in his way. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026

But the violence that plagued Muslims and mosques in the days and years after 9/11 stood in stark contrast to those sentiments. — Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026

Detric Bing-Dukes stood in silence as the scene erupted around him. — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 5 Sep. 2026

In Montpelier, Vermont, a city that has experienced significant flooding through the years, arborist Joseph Ferris stands next to a giant elm tree that has stood in the state’s capital since the late 1800s. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

Back in the box, Cowen stood in front of the whiteboard and updated the jump list. — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

Rosignoli also recommended the Museo Civico Naturalistico-Archeologico in Vicenza, which has finds from Lake Fimon and Teatro Berga, an actual Roman theater that once stood in the city center. — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026