Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for understudied
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That statement stood in stark contrast to the longstanding stodginess of the Kings, which dissipated into flat-out ineffectiveness under Jim Hiller for three quarters of last season until he was sacked.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
11 June 2026 -
On Monday, Hilton still stood in second place behind Democratic frontrunner Xavier Becerra, but his lead over billionaire Tom Steyer had narrowed to about 5 percentage points, and the outcome was still uncertain.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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Gilmore, who stepped in as chief investment officer in the summer of 2024, directs a staff of more than 300 while facing scrutiny from politicians, union leaders, environmentalists, taxpayer groups and the media.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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That’s when Eddie Ritchie stepped in and delivered.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2026
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After the United States capped off its 4-1 victory, USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino shed light on why the star was substituted.—
Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Another rule approved by the IFAB to help with the pace of the games states that players being substituted out will have 10 seconds to leave the pitch once the board marking the move is shown or the referee signals the change.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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At the Wedge, spectators showed up at dawn and filled in through the day to get a glimpse at the chaos.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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Zack Gelof at third base and a combination of Alika Williams and Darell Hernaiz at shortstop largely filled in for Wilson and Muncy while the pair were sidelined.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2026
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They’re crafted from water-resistant material that’s perfect for heading straight from the airport to the beach, thanks to an airy design that keeps feet covered and cool even on hot days.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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Environmental activist group Save RGV (for Rio Grande Valley) contends the company's rocket launches have left nearby homes covered in debris, disrupted native wildlife and harmed air quality.—
Maya Blackstone,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Breslin died in 2006, according to previous Bee reporting, and her family took over the restaurant in her stead.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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His name took over for the previous branding, and the company reportedly made 390 different colorways for Frazier to play in.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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In March, Smith relieved Jim Hiller, who had taken over for Todd McLellan in February of 2024.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
8 June 2026
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Michael Petersen relieved Alcantara and threw a perfect eighth.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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“Understudied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/understudied. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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