Synonyms of subbing

subbing

verb

present participle of sub

as in substituting

to serve as a replacement usually for a time only

the weekend anchor is subbing for the station's main anchor all this week

she subbed for middle school teachers in the district as needed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• substituting
• spelling
• covering
• pinch-hitting
• standing in
• filling in
• taking over
• stepping in
• relieving
• understudying
• doubling (as)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of subbing

Sagapolutele was 27 for 33 with touchdowns to three different Golden Bears before subbing out midway through the third quarter. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

Within 30 seconds of subbing on, Suarez raced past multiple defenders and placed it in the side-netting for the 3-0 lead in the 81st minute. — Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Arriola found the net two minutes after subbing in for newcomer Dejan Joveljić in the 79th minute. — CBS News, 13 Sep. 2026

On the first one, the Seahawks responded with a five-play drive, with a short pass from Drew Lock (subbing for the injured Sam Darnold) to Jaxon Smith-Njigba turning into a 45-yard touchdown. — Steve Buckley, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

The Bulldogs scored touchdowns on their first five drives before Smart started subbing out the starters. — Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 6 Sep. 2026

Miami took control of the game from its first offensive drive and never looked back, subbing in the backups by the end of the third quarter and cruising to its first win of the season. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 5 Sep. 2026

Coincidentally, Barenaked Ladies are on the same double bill as Train this summer, with Robertson’s son, Lyle, subbing in as a utility player after bassist Jim Creeggan had to take a leave of absence to care for his family. — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026

In 2020, Thompson was the second guest judge subbing for Cowell, following a stint by Kelly Clarkson. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026