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Recent Examples of understudy
Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Down by six points after three quarters, Woodbridge pulled to 49-48 on a 3-point basket by Sabino’s understudy, sophomore Jahan Adloo, with 58 seconds remaining.
—Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026
Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 10 Dec. 2025
This umbrella review doesn't just find widespread flaws in existing research, but shows how understudied the topic of pregnancy and common over-the-counter drugs is.
—New Atlas, 9 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Stone played her first two seasons as an understudy behind stars Tia Poulakidas and Kylee Norkus.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Down by six points after three quarters, Woodbridge pulled to 49-48 on a 3-point basket by Sabino’s understudy, sophomore Jahan Adloo, with 58 seconds remaining.
—Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
Although fibroids are very common, and heart disease is also the leading cause of death among women, potential links between the two have been historically understudied, study co-author Julia DiTosto, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Pennsylvania, said in a recent statement.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 10 Dec. 2025
This umbrella review doesn't just find widespread flaws in existing research, but shows how understudied the topic of pregnancy and common over-the-counter drugs is.
—New Atlas, 9 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for understudy
Noun
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After the Maduro regime barred Machado, both academic Corina Yoris and former presidential candidate Manuel Rosales were considered as possible replacements.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Bryan Griffin, the founder of Patriot Maids Cleaning Services, agrees and says regular replacement will help prevent the spread of germs and maintain better kitchen hygiene.—
Jane Kim,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
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Team Sweden will fight for their chance at a gold medal after defeating Great Britain 9-3 in today's mixed doubles curling semifinal.—
Isabel Yip,
NBC news,
9 Feb. 2026
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In the doubles tournament at Flushing Meadows, Venus and Leylah Fernandez won two matches before losing in quarterfinals.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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However, supplements don’t substitute for a balanced diet or work to treat cardiovascular disease, Saba emphasizes.—
Mara Santilli,
Flow Space,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Advertisement That skepticism has lingered over the past several years, particularly when crises feel distant or abstract, where posting about Sudan or Gaza, for example, can resemble a stand-in for action.—
Alessandra Schade,
Time,
14 Feb. 2026
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For various reasons, Scott chose to film in Italy as a stand-in for Colorado.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Cummings, a comedian and actress, has been on the show several times over the years.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Actor-comedian Anthony Anderson coached the losing team, led by former 7-foot-6 NBA player Tacko Fall with 20 points.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The sobering assessment stood in stark contrast to a year of headlines celebrating China’s AI boom.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Protesters stood in front of the main gate and refused to leave.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Ruohonen, a 54-year-old alternate, would be the oldest American to compete in a Winter Olympics in any medal sport if he is called into action.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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At 22, she was passed over for an Olympic spot, named an alternate.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Moira was a constant scene-stealer, with her over-the-top outfits and unique enunciation.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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In brighter hues, leather sofas can even be true statement pieces, like the textural scene-stealer in this Parisian apartment.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Understudy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/understudy. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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