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Recent Examples of understudy
Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
So, Ewers recovered from his first preseason outing, but Wilson has been Tagovailoa’s understudy since he was signed for $6 million.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
The report is the first to focus solely on the health of U.S.-born Asians, a group that experts say has been understudied because of its limited population.
—Claire Wang, NBC news, 11 June 2025
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Noun
Andrew Harnik/Getty Images What To Know Vance sat down for an interview with USA Today that was published Thursday, discussing various aspects of his job as the understudy to arguably the most powerful person on the planet.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
So, Ewers recovered from his first preseason outing, but Wilson has been Tagovailoa’s understudy since he was signed for $6 million.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
The report is the first to focus solely on the health of U.S.-born Asians, a group that experts say has been understudied because of its limited population.
—Claire Wang, NBC news, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for understudy
Noun
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The stylus itself is a bit larger and more rounded than before, snaps to the tablet magnetically, and supports replacement tips.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Oct. 2025
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One such provision was set to eliminate replacements on property taxes for all political subdivisions, a measure that critics say would cut funding to essential public services such as schools and emergency services.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Yoshida’s leadoff single and Rafaela’s 33rd double finally knocked Mize out of the game in the seventh.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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Francisco Lindor clubbed Alcantara’s second pitch 392 feet to right center for his 31st homer of the season and Pete Alonso added an RBI double.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ways To Use Kabocha Squash Just about any type of winter squash can be substituted for kabocha.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
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Junior quarterback Leo Stalsberg — substituting for senior starter Cedric Tomes, who’s out with a broken finger — completed 2 of 10 pass attempts for 25 yards.—
Tris Wykes,
Twin Cities,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In the post-Eras Tour pop arena, Swift herself has become a stand-in for the songs.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Labyrinth becomes a stand-in for the kind of technological know-how that can make sacrificial populations disappear without Americans having to see it directly.—
Seamus Sullivan
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The participation of big-name funnymen, including Dave Chappelle, Aziz Ansari, Kevin Hart and Jimmy Carr, has provoked criticism from fellow comedians, including Marc Maron, Shane Gillis and Stavros Halkias, as well as human rights groups and other commentators.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
27 Sep. 2025
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The comedian was noticed by Billy Crystal, who gave him a spot on his first television special.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Jillian, who police say had no involvement in the hit-and-run and was standing in her own yard, was later taken into custody and treated for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Cases have been made for all, but in the larger K-Pop discourse, Abby (so named for his mesmerizing abdominal muscles) being a stand in for ATEEZ's San has become all but canon.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Sophie Segreti Sophie, a strategy associate in New York City, was determined to make the most of her Survivor experience after being cast as an alternate and not being able to compete on season 48.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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Abell, 31, made the team as an alternate in 2024, and then Massucci, 35, made the team as an alternate this year.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The trash-bin selection is one of the key steps in the city’s fitful transition to paid trash service, nearly three years after city voters narrowly approved a ballot measure allowing the city to start charging for it after more than a century.—
Sam Schulz,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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Universal eventually stepped in to bankroll a spin-off movie, though the $39 million budget was a pittance in space opera terms.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Understudy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/understudy. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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