Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for understudying
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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 -
When making the switch to a plant-forward diet, Moon advised easing into it with small changes such as adding leafy greens to smoothies, using tofu in a grain bowl, and substituting animal fats for olive oil.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
27 Aug. 2025
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Visitors are surprised at first seeing even one sculpture appear out of nowhere standing in the river.—
Jeanine Barone,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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This year, Huntsinger wants to avoid the scheduling snafus that led so many loyal badge holders ($780 each) standing in line for hours without seeing the big films.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
28 Aug. 2025
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In the teams’ most recent meeting, Chiefs kicker Matthew Wright, subbing for an injured Butker, doinked a 31-yard field goal off the left upright and through for a 19-17 KC victory.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
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With the top offense and defense mostly playing against the second units — with many players subbing in and out of the latter — McCarthy was 7 for 7 with completions to four different receivers on the first drive, and completed three touchdown passes on a late red zone drill.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
20 Aug. 2025
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When a small job of filling in a hole that a pet has dug or where a root has rotted, homeowners can easily handle this type of job themselves.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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Kelley said the school’s full-time deputy is on medical leave, and multiple part-time officers are filling in the gap.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
11 Sep. 2025
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The best Origins products show exactly why this brand has been taking over bathroom-shelf real estate since the ’90s.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
12 Sep. 2025
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Billboard returned to New York City for its annual Hip-Hop/R&B LIVE event, taking over Webster Hall for a night of unforgettable performances.—
Quincy Green,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
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Luis Matos, pinch-hitting for Drew Gilbert, reached base to start the inning when Betts made a throwing error.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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And after pinch-hitting for Iglesias in the ninth inning last night, Shildt put Mason McCoy at shortstop in the 10th.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
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With New Mexico’s cannabis market at a crossroads, a new association is stepping in to rally businesses, push reforms, and help guide the industry’s future.—
Benjamin Adams,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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But others did not blame the mother alone, instead criticizing the husband and even the child's aunt and grandparents for not stepping in.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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An example is Pure Storage with their recent report issued this month covering February 2024 through February 2025.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Jac’s professional career started at ESPN, covering the NFL and contributing to Sunday NFL Countdown.—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Understudying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/understudying. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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