as in replacement
a person or thing that takes the place of another
you'll have to be my designated hitter in the office while I'm on business trips
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Recent Examples of designated hitter
Rockies designated hitter Yanquiel Fernandez tagged him for a two-run homer in the fourth.
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
The ball and Yankees designated hitter Aaron Judge arrived at the same time, leading to a collision.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
On Saturday, Tigers designated hitter Dillon Dingler wouldn’t give in against Wacha.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2025
Instead, Nate Eaton, recalled Monday from Triple-A, will serve as both leadoff and designated hitter.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
The ball and Yankees designated hitter Aaron Judge arrived at the same time, leading to a collision.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
On Saturday, Tigers designated hitter Dillon Dingler wouldn’t give in against Wacha.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2025
Instead, Nate Eaton, recalled Monday from Triple-A, will serve as both leadoff and designated hitter.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for designated hitter
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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The last 11 players on the pitch go into the huddle; the substitutes are not involved, making the circle smaller and ensuring players can hear.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Sacramento River acted as a substitute for the Mississippi River.—
John Turton,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Designated hitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designated%20hitter. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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