understudied

past tense of understudy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for understudied
Verb
  • Fans for Brazil and Scotland stood in line outside the park, hoping for a chance to get through before the game concludes.
    Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026
  • So for some time, fans just stood in line at the bus departure point — until the rain started coming down.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • In 1968, the federal government stepped in and started selling flood insurance managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA.
    Brian New, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • The Democratic National Committee and attorney Marc Elias had stepped in to defend the limits.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera was substituted at halftime and replaced with Sergio Rochet.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 27 June 2026
  • Raul Angel was substituted in the 78th minute for Ochoa to make his 154th appearance for Mexico, having been part of six World Cup squads for his country.
    Jack Lang, New York Times, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • The sign at the front of the stadium remained a little underwhelming, with the word Lumen blacked out but no replacement filled in.
    Adam Crafton, New York Times, 23 June 2026
  • Scotland's Tartan Army supporters were out in mass, creating a wave of red inside a filled in Gillette Stadium, located about 30 miles outside Boston.
    CBS News, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Verb
  • When choosing a warranty, review the contract, check what is covered, and understand the claims process.
    Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Travel insurance experts say travelers' biggest mistake this summer is too much confidence—like assuming that any disruption is automatically covered by their policy.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • After Davey Johnson took over before the 1999 season, Hoffman remained with the team as third-base coach for seven seasons.
    Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • The Mets posted their fourth shutout and won for the second time in five games since Andy Green took over as interim manager when Carlos Mendoza was fired last Friday.
    CBS New York Team, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Alfaro says he was relieved to help set Ortiz on the right path.
    Joy Resmovits for The Trace, CBS News, 23 June 2026
  • Yilber Díaz relieved and gave up seven hits, including Buxton’s home run, and seven runs.
    ABC News, ABC News, 21 June 2026
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“Understudied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/understudied. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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