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noun

Definition of understudynext
1
as in replacement

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as in double

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verb

as in to substitute

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Recent Examples of understudy
Noun
Berhalter, by extension, became the second understudy for Pulisic. — Filip Bondy, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026 When Hiller did, general manager Ken Holland promoted his understudy. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
In fact, metacognition is fundamental to human intelligence and, until recently, has been understudied in artificial intelligence systems. — Ricky J. Sethi, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026 In 2006, for a revival at the La Jolla Playhouse, Mingo was cast as the Head Funky Monkey and understudy to David Alan Grier as the Wiz. — Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for understudy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for understudy
  1. replacement
  2. double
  3. substitute
  4. stand-in
  5. comedian
  6. stand in
  7. alternate
  8. scene-stealer
Noun
  • The city said replacement parts have been ordered and officials hope to reopen the pool before the end of July.
    — Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 2 July 2026
  • Wallingford also testified that inspections are not a replacement for reporting infant deaths.
    — David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of replacement
Noun
  • Beck hit 27 doubles, five triples, and 15 home runs last year.
    — Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Thomas had hit a leadoff double, but Michael Massey, Salvador Perez and John Rave failed to drive him in.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
Definition of double
Verb
  • Portugal somehow held on, and Goncalo Ramos’ 94th-minute header, with Ronaldo substituted, sparked delirium after a delightful Rafael Leao cross.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • Substitutions Here’s how to substitute heavy cream for half-and-half (and vice versa) when applicable.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
Definition of substitute
Noun
  • The character serves as a stand-in for contemporary anxieties and aspirations.
    — John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026
  • The race was primarily defined by DeGette's presence as an establishment figure in the party, though Israel's actions in Gaza became a flashpoint as well as a stand-in for support for status-quo politics.
    — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Definition of stand-in
Noun
  • In a TikTok video shared on Monday, June 30, the comedian and podcast host, 34, spoke about getting Dysport, an injectable neurotoxin, in her masseter muscles as a TMJ treatment.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • Dozens of people gathered at the courthouse in solidarity with the comedian on Friday, chanting anti‑government slogans, according to the opposition‑leaning newspaper Cumhuriyet.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Definition of comedian
Verb
  • Dozens of people sat in lawn chairs in front of the big screen, cheering as the Bosnia and Herzegovina national anthem played, while others stood in a long line that stretched out of the front door to buy cakes, pastries and pitas.
    — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
  • That stands in contrast to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, who's been publicly at odds with the White House a lot lately.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of stand in
Noun
  • Webb originally became an alternate in 2022 at the behest of veterans Brandon Crawford, Brandon Belt and Evan Longoria.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
  • Drury, a trampoline athlete for Team USA, finished as an alternate for the Tokyo team while Hernandez’s comeback bid ended due to a knee injury.
    — Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of alternate
Noun
  • The ultra-rare scene-stealer worth between $5 and $7 million.
    — Freya Drohan, InStyle, 30 June 2026
  • Arguably the scene-stealer of the movie is Tim Drake, the third Robin who has not got much love in past DC movies and shows.
    — Rafael Motamayor, Variety, 24 June 2026
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