as in substitute
a person or thing that takes the place of another
I'm just a fill-in, so I have no idea where office supplies are kept
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as in to inform
to give information to
my friend quickly filled me in on the portion of the movie that I had missed
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as in to substitute
to serve as a replacement usually for a time only
she's only filling in while the regular secretary is on vacation
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Recent Examples of fill-in
Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2024
Most recently a reporter with CBS News Detroit, Andres brings more than a decade of award-winning breaking news reporting and fill-in anchor experience across several markets including Kansas City, Missouri and Dallas, Texas.
—Andres Gutierrez, CBS News, 29 Nov. 2024
Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 5 Dec. 2024
Seattle vocalist Shaina Shepherd will fill in for late frontman Chris Cornell, who died by suicide in 2017.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 5 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Patrick Mahomes had 306 yards passing and a touchdown for Kansas City, while fill-in kicker Matt Wright made four field goals.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2024
Most recently a reporter with CBS News Detroit, Andres brings more than a decade of award-winning breaking news reporting and fill-in anchor experience across several markets including Kansas City, Missouri and Dallas, Texas.
—Andres Gutierrez, CBS News, 29 Nov. 2024
Verb
But Law, sporting a literally weighty and arguably depressed mustache, fills in what’s missing.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 5 Dec. 2024
Seattle vocalist Shaina Shepherd will fill in for late frontman Chris Cornell, who died by suicide in 2017.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fill-in
Noun
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Use as an Egg Substitute Flaxseeds are a common egg substitute, especially in vegan or allergy-friendly recipes.Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, Health, 16 Dec. 2024
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But there’s still no substitute for the experience of watching an actor crawl into the skin of another person and take them out for a spin.Vulture Editors, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The picture appears to be an excerpt from the video that the Princess of Wales shared at the beginning of September to inform the public about the completion of her chemotherapy and her gradual return to her public duties.Katharina Fuchs, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2024
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Drug sponsors are required to inform the FDA of any reports of adverse effects, both from pet owners and veterinarians.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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That figure stands in stark contrast to the pledge by Musk and biotech billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy—who will co-direct DOGE—to slash federal waste and spending.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Melania stood in a gray suit on his other side, while Ivanka was seen next to Vice President-elect J.D. Vance.Hannah Sacks, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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When certain items were unavailable the model chose suitable replacements based on its own knowledge about cooking.Will Knight, WIRED, 11 Dec. 2024
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Traditionally, vehicle owners took their cars and trucks to dealerships, garages and other providers of service for such things as oil changes, tire rotation, battery replacement, and work related to recalls.Bill Koenig, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The client ended up being Joy Klein, who told Costanza to take a trip to Treasures 4 Teachers.Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 15 Dec. 2024
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Law enforcement has yet to release her name, but family members told IFD that the woman lived alone and was checked on daily.Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Dec. 2024
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As chatbots take over more customer interactions and develop abilities to provide the kind of communications customers are looking for, other aspects of loyal employees are becoming even more important.Tomas Gorny, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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But since Aaron Judge is heading back to right field in 2025, Chisholm could take over in center field.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Solar panels sit on top of the feeder to provide power to the camera and the rechargeable battery provides backup for cloudy days.Brittany VanDerBill, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Cleveland has had a disappointing season after making the playoffs a year ago and could move on from Watson, but the cost would be exorbitant if the team releases him. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The Browns signed Jameis Winston for one season to be Watson’s backup.Chantz Martin, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Businesses are advised to build diversified trade partnerships and consider the alternative markets available to protect themselves against this geopolitical backdrop.Pushkar Mukewar, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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People who work with cattle and poultry on affected farms have a greater risk of infection, and are thus advised to monitor any possible symptoms of infection.Chad de Guzman, TIME, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Fill-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fill-in. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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