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Recent Examples of understudy
Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Their relationship skews toward mentor-mentee—Carl the self-deprecating sage, Teig the highly skilled understudy—owing to Carl’s experience in the mountains more than their respective hunting records.
—Devon O’Neil, Outside, 15 Oct. 2025
Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 8 July 2025
Consequently, Brett Veach aggressively targeted tackles in free agency (giving Trent Williams understudy Jaylon Moore a two-year, $30 million deal) and the 2025 NFL Draft (spending the first-round pick on Josh Simmons).
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
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Noun
Under Dino Toppmoller, Uzun has evolved from Mario Gotze’s understudy last season into a roaming second striker within a direct, vertical system.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Their relationship skews toward mentor-mentee—Carl the self-deprecating sage, Teig the highly skilled understudy—owing to Carl’s experience in the mountains more than their respective hunting records.
—Devon O’Neil, Outside, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
Not so for Jay Armstrong Johnson and understudy Jerica Exum as Christian and Satine.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 8 July 2025
Consequently, Brett Veach aggressively targeted tackles in free agency (giving Trent Williams understudy Jaylon Moore a two-year, $30 million deal) and the 2025 NFL Draft (spending the first-round pick on Josh Simmons).
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for understudy
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Those market factors contributed to a landscape where a dose of the antiviral Paxlovid given in a hospital costs $4,500; magnetic resonance imaging costs $15,000; and joint replacements cost $100,000.—
Elisabeth Rosenthal,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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The story finds room for both Isla Fisher (returning from the first film) and her sequel replacement, Lizzy Caplan, so that there are now Five Horseman.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
11 Nov. 2025
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Lionel Messi’s first-half double ensured Miami would go through, all despite Luis Suárez serving a one-match suspension.—
Avi Creditor,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Apparently each set of doubles is supposed to add up to a coherent theme.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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For a non-alcoholic version, substitute the coconut rum with an equal amount of coconut water or milk, and add 1/2 teaspoon of rum extract to maintain some of the flavor notes.—
Amanda Holstein,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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Silvetti picked up a yellow card in the 69th minute and was later substituted for by Yannick Bright in the 74th minute as Miami looked to bolster its defense for the final stretch of the game.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Faux brass candlesticks, plastic nutcrackers, and off-brand plaid blankets are hauled out as budget stand-ins for the designer’s signature style.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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It is generally just used as a stand-in for freedom.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The episode will mark the comedian's first time hosting, as well as the singer's first time performing.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Since then, additional women have come forward with accusations against the comedian.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Last month, rapidly-growing 7 Brew Coffee opened its 500th location, adding a stand in New Jersey.—
John Magsam,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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The historic build-up stands in stark contrast to the United States’ own supply struggles.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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One alternate ending in particular puts the phenomenon in a different light.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
5 Nov. 2025
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An outright upset would not shock in what is our GOTW first alternate.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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The movie's scene-stealer, Ladd earned her second Academy Award nomination for her portrayal of Marietta Fortune.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
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And that was most definitely the case for The Black Phone scene-stealer, Madeleine McGraw.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Understudy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/understudy. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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