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Recent Examples of understudy
Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025
Thierno Barry will serve as understudy to Beto at least initially as Everton look to address their chronic shortage of goals, while Jack Grealish has joined on an expensive loan deal from Manchester City.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 15 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
Moore has a stellar arm and should be well-versed in the playbook after spending last season as Dillon Gabriel’s understudy.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025
Thierno Barry will serve as understudy to Beto at least initially as Everton look to address their chronic shortage of goals, while Jack Grealish has joined on an expensive loan deal from Manchester City.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 15 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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However, it wasn't positioned as a replacement for the Plus, but as the company exploring a new design trend.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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If White is recalled, a temporary replacement will be appointed by either county legislators or a judge until voters can elect a new county executive in November 2026.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Edgardo Henriquez gave up an RBI double to Alex Jackson before getting the final out of the sixth inning.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
7 Sep. 2025
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Diamondbacks pitching had retired 11 Boston batters in a row when Narváez led off the eighth with his 24th double.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Taking the question further, and assuming the Fed capable of the magic that Democrats, Republicans and even libertarians ascribe to it, won’t private capital retreat overcome the Fed substituting itself for the marketplace in the first place?—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The film crew had to manufacture one of those toy stores to stand-in for the hiding spot for Manchester for the movie.—
Zach Dennis,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Steve Young—who wasn’t born an artist like Elway or Joe Montana but, rather, was a good student who took notes—serves as a kind of wise stand-in for the author at times.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Stand-up comedian Ken Flores died in January at the age of 28 as a result of cocaine toxicity.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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All were gathered for comedian and actor Mike Epps' second annual free community concert at Washington Park — an event focused on supporting the positive impacts of art and culture on mental health and well-being, especially in the Black community.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As a result, the competition says Google was able to charge higher fees for its service, standing in the way of fair competition since at least 2014.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
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Around her, a crowd of some 30 people stood in silence.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And that was giving the alternate a lot to think about.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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From alternate to contender, his PFL journey has already defied expectations.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Anderson and his team step in to accelerate processes like SOC 2 Readiness or ISO 27001 Implementation, helping businesses meet requirements quickly without cutting corners.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The 20-day is the more sensitive of the three moving averages but seems to be doing the job of offering support after two weeks or chop and slop around it before buyers step in and push it higher.—
Todd Gordon,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Understudy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/understudy. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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