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Recent Examples of understudy
Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Nov. 2025
Darnold was part of that 2023 squad too, even seeing a start as Brock Purdy's understudy.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
Cam Inman, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
However, the contract fell short of all that the union wanted to achieve and members continued to voice concerns about the demands placed on swings, or actors who understudy several ensemble roles, among other issues.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Trudy's understudy, Henry, whom Hoover believes is an old pug mix, was also adopted and now lives in Atlanta.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Nov. 2025
Darnold was part of that 2023 squad too, even seeing a start as Brock Purdy's understudy.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
Verb
McCaffrey breached 100 rushing yards for the first time since 2023 (24 carries, 129 yards, two touchdowns), and understudy Brian Robinson added a season-high 36 yards.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
However, the contract fell short of all that the union wanted to achieve and members continued to voice concerns about the demands placed on swings, or actors who understudy several ensemble roles, among other issues.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for understudy
Noun
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The recruitment of a permanent replacement for Mitchell is just beginning and may take much of 2026 to complete.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The company now provides hydro jetting, sewer repair and replacement, trenchless repairs, water damage cleanup services, and water filtration and softening systems.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
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At the 2025 Junior PPA National Championships, the brothers took silver and bronze in the Boys U16 singles and partnered for silver in doubles.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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The remaining two doubles and two twins are located on the lower deck, along with crew quarters for eight crew.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In their place, Cash has substituted a constellation of witty concepts that fall somewhere between a creative branding exercise and a Christopher Guest-like parody of small-town dysfunction.—
Hannah Gold,
New Yorker,
21 Jan. 2026
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Many online have gone on to add fresh fruits and honey to their creations, as well as substituting Biscoff cookies for other options like graham crackers, cookies and even Oreos.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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The one-time toothpaste mascot only begins to find his way when an unexpected acting call leads him to start working for a rental family service, which hires him out to play stand-in roles in strangers’ lives.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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Even mocktails are evolving beyond sugary stand-ins.—
Jason Mastrodonato,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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The comedian wore dangly diamond and pearl earrings and styled her hair in soft waves.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Wanda Sykes made sure that comedian Ricky Gervais — a comedian whose past material raised eyebrows and allegations of transphobia — shared his big 2026 Golden Globes night with a higher power and the transgender community.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The people of Israel, and the entire world, stand in awe of the immense bravery of Iran's citizens.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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In Sittenfeld’s modern retelling of Pride & Prejudice, a sprawling Tudor in an upscale Cincinnati neighborhood stands in for Longbourne in Hertfordshire.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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Vladimir was an Olympic alternate in 1992, the year his brother Viktor won the gold medal in France.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
15 Jan. 2026
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If a potential winner fails to respond to notification, fails to return required documents on time, is found to be ineligible, or otherwise fails to comply with these Official Rules, the prize may be forfeited and awarded to an alternate, in Sponsor’s discretion.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Newton is underused but enjoyably game, and Zahn emerges as a surprise scene-stealer.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Dec. 2025
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Plus, scene-stealer Cliff Curtis!—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
1 Dec. 2025
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“Understudy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/understudy. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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