as in replacement
a person or thing that fulfills the role of someone or something else
The children's aunt acted as a surrogate for their late mother.
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Recent Examples of surrogate
She had not been permitted to run against the strongman president, Nicolás Maduro, in the summer of 2024, but by the tallies of electoral observers (an official count is still unavailable), her surrogate garnered a majority of the vote.
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Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
The actor plays Philip, a working actor in Japan who soon takes work as a professional surrogate to help people who are grieving.
—William Earl, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Marking time through the months of a pregnancy, waiting for a baby carried by a surrogate in another country, Palestinian American poet and writer Hala Alyan tells stories, like Scheherazade, towards survival.
—Eliana Ramage
september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
The couple welcomed twins via surrogate in 2020.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
The actor plays Philip, a working actor in Japan who soon takes work as a professional surrogate to help people who are grieving.
—William Earl, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Marking time through the months of a pregnancy, waiting for a baby carried by a surrogate in another country, Palestinian American poet and writer Hala Alyan tells stories, like Scheherazade, towards survival.
—Eliana Ramage
september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
The couple welcomed twins via surrogate in 2020.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surrogate
Noun
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Even where bans are in place, the chemicals produced as replacements can be just as harmful, if not more so, Trasande said.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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The news comes in the wake of the departure of Paramount’s global marketing and distribution boss Marc Weinstock and the imminent arrival of his replacement, former Warner Bros and Universal marketing czar Josh Goldstine.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
7 Oct. 2025
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There are no substitutes named, nor a coach.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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This publication is not a substitute for such professional advice or services, nor should it be used as a basis for any decision or action that may affect your business.—
Lara Abrash,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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Iran Remains a Spoiler For decades, the Islamic Republic of Iran has sought to use Palestinian proxies as a tool to disrupt and destabilize Israel.—
Ilan Berman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Many of these landslides are caused by earthquakes, making turbidite layers a useful proxy for pinpointing past seismic events.—
Jack Tamisiea,
Scientific American,
10 Oct. 2025
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Speeds feel snappy for streaming and cloud backups, and the price stays reasonable even with extras.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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Secure the hardware with nails, or use a hot glue gun as a backup.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Surrogate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surrogate. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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