Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for understudied
Verb
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As Jays fans, tucked in the last rows of the upper bowl, stood in anticipation, Yesavage reached up to them with his high release point and sent splitters, fastballs and sliders by the Yankees.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025 -
On their first possession, Mahomes stood in the pocket with the Chiefs in the red zone, spotted receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster open down the middle and pulled the trigger on a third-down pass.—
Sam McDowell
October 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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Sikhs for Justice, an activist group, stepped in to cover funeral costs and pledged $100,000 in humanitarian aid for the victims’ families.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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Her father's older siblings stepped in to take care of Nichols' birth siblings, while her grandmother and another aunt were entrusted with her care.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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This recognition has no cash value, is not transferable, and may not be substituted or redeemed for cash or any other value.—
Time,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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Starbucks Protein-Boosted Milk, a blend of 2% milk and premium whey protein made daily by baristas, may be substituted in any hot or iced drink where milk is part of the recipe — for example, a Latte, Macchiato or Coconutmilk Refresher.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Toklas filled in the blanks for him, sometimes unwittingly.—
Judith Thurman,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Mac Jones filled in for Purdy, throwing 563 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception in two weeks of action.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Millais covered her body with flowers that signify love, pain, innocence, and faithfulness.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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Unable to plausibly explain to the authorities what happened — or why she’s covered in her friends’ blood — Sarah is forced back to the subterranean depths to help locate her five missing companions.—
Caitlin White,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Though Penn State had a key injury with linebacker Tony Rojas sidelined, Knowles was also outwitted by Neuheisel, who only took over the role for the Bruins earlier this week.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Canes force another turnover After FSU took over a drive at midfield, the Hurricanes got the ball right back.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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Some asked if the attacker was still at large, relieved when told the police said the suspect was dead.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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Leonard was relieved from the podium, and went about the rest of his afternoon.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Understudied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/understudied. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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