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
The Republican National Committee has largely avoided the war in talking points issued to surrogates over the last month.
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Steve Peoples, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The 37-year-old star and her husband, Charlie McDowell, welcomed Tove in January 2025 via surrogate.
—Elle Meier, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
Hasan Piker's emergence as a Democratic campaign surrogate has split the party between those who see him as a crucial bridge to millions of young voters and those who view his inflammatory rhetoric as a liability that could cost elections.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The prevalence of anonymous egg and sperm donors could also complicate the implementation of Trump’s order, as tying the citizenship status of a newborn birthed by a surrogate to the unknown citizenship status of his or her biological parents could prove legally and logistically troublesome.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 19 Mar. 2026
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Steve Peoples, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The 37-year-old star and her husband, Charlie McDowell, welcomed Tove in January 2025 via surrogate.
—Elle Meier, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
Hasan Piker's emergence as a Democratic campaign surrogate has split the party between those who see him as a crucial bridge to millions of young voters and those who view his inflammatory rhetoric as a liability that could cost elections.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The prevalence of anonymous egg and sperm donors could also complicate the implementation of Trump’s order, as tying the citizenship status of a newborn birthed by a surrogate to the unknown citizenship status of his or her biological parents could prove legally and logistically troublesome.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surrogate
Noun
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Some brokers also offer flight insurance to cover logistical or mechanical disruptions, including replacement aircraft when needed.—
Daniel Cote,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2026
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And then the replacement for the experiment is called a proof.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Anouk Denton The versatile 22-year-old defender came on as a late substitute in England’s 2-0 win over Ghana in December, shortly before moving from West Ham United to Bay FC.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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So, in Swalwell’s case, the Democratic Party alone wouldn’t be entitled to select his substitute — unless the law were changed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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My dad was killed by Iranian proxies forty-two years ago.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Lebanon could play a key role in any resolution of the Iran conflict due to Israel's campaign against Iranian proxy group Hezbollah.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Heady and agile, Simpson recalls former NFL quarterback Brian Hoyer, who started for eight NFL franchises but was mostly a very good backup.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Quarterback Matthew Stafford is returning after a league MVP season in 2025, so Simpson will slide in as his backup with Jimmy Garoppolo still considering retirement.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Surrogate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surrogate. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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