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Recent Examples of understudy
Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
McDaniel, last February, called Bobby Slowik one of his two main understudies in the league that have reached the offensive coordinator ranks, with Mike LaFleur, formerly holding that title with the New York Jets, being the other.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2025
Bronwyn Thompson, New Atlas, 25 May 2025
Californians’ accents are complex and understudied The stereotypical sounding Californian is widely known, but actual research into our state’s accents is relatively new, Mendoza-Denton said.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
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Noun
And neither Jarred Kelenic nor ex-Yankee Alex Verdugo has proven a viable understudy in left field.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
McDaniel, last February, called Bobby Slowik one of his two main understudies in the league that have reached the offensive coordinator ranks, with Mike LaFleur, formerly holding that title with the New York Jets, being the other.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2025
Verb
The research is vital in filling in the missing data for the Australasian tropics, an area understudied compared to the Americas, Africa and Southeast Asia.
—Bronwyn Thompson, New Atlas, 25 May 2025
Californians’ accents are complex and understudied The stereotypical sounding Californian is widely known, but actual research into our state’s accents is relatively new, Mendoza-Denton said.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for understudy
Noun
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Kepler’s in-house replacement would be Justin Crawford, the 21-year-old outfield prospect who is slashing .332/.408/.435 with 26 steals at Triple A.—
Anthony Stitt,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Even before releasing Tucker, the Ravens drafted his possible replacement in April, selecting Tyler Loop out of Arizona in the sixth round.—
Brian Wacker,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2025
Noun
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The rooms range from comfortable doubles to more spacious suites.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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The site, right by the main campus, will add 134 beds — 68 singles and 33 doubles — in studio-style rooms with kitchenettes and 105 parking spaces.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2025
Verb
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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Herrera had already been substituted after going off injured in the 20th-minute and was shown a straight red card when the referee was informed of his behaviour.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Can Rat Study Findings Translate Directly to Humans? Rats are commonly used as stand-ins for humans in preclinical research, according to Peter Landrigan, MD, a co-author of the study and director of the Program for Global Public Health and the Common Good at Boston College.—
Fran Kritz,
Verywell Health,
20 June 2025
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The Ultra Moisturizing Hand Cream is often praised as a great stand-in for the pricier L’Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
15 June 2025
Noun
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The ranking also includes Adam Waheed, known online as comedian Adam W, who pulls in more than 1 billion views on social platforms each month.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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For one thing, the father and two of the older brothers of future late-night talk-show host and comedian Stephen Colbert were killed in the crash.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2025
Verb
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Just last week, Reverend Michael Pham, the first U.S. bishop appointed by Pope Leo XIV, called for priests, deacons and parish leaders to accompany migrants to court and stand in solidarity with them.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 June 2025
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Other protesters splashed water in their eyes and cursed police, who were standing in a row in front of their bikes, the video showed.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2025
Noun
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The Black male’s replacement with a white 55-year-old alternate hasn’t been discussed.—
Essence,
Essence,
20 June 2025
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By Cathy Cassata Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Japanese walking alternates between fast and slow walking in three-minute intervals.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
19 June 2025
Verb
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The company has positioned AI agents as the next step in customer relationship management.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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One of the steps in my application process included showing proof of income and sharing my U.S. tax records.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
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“Understudy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/understudy. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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