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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2
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
Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2025
Head coach Tom Thibodeau said McBride, who was the fill-in starter for Jalen Brunson (right ankle sprain) before his own injury, is a limited participant in practice.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2025
Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 6 Apr. 2025
Skipping the About Altogether Some people simply don’t fill in their About.
—William Arruda, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Dooley, the voice of the Yard Goats, made his Major League broadcasting debut in 2023 as a fill-in announcer for the Colorado Rockies.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2025
Head coach Tom Thibodeau said McBride, who was the fill-in starter for Jalen Brunson (right ankle sprain) before his own injury, is a limited participant in practice.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
The episode fills in who Spencer becomes without Alex, and then Taylor Sheridan delivers this epilogue ending, where Spencer and Alex reunite in the afterlife.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 6 Apr. 2025
Skipping the About Altogether Some people simply don’t fill in their About.
—William Arruda, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fill-in
Noun
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There’s simply no substitute for the positive outcomes that qualities like grit, individual effort, commitment and consistency can predictably bring into your life.—
Vinesh Sukumaran,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Wellness shots should be consumed in moderation and are not a substitute for a well-rounded diet.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, LD,
Health,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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By staying informed and adaptable, banks can responsibly explore stablecoin applications, positioning themselves for longer-term relevance and success in an increasingly digital financial world.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Our customers seek to be informed, guided and cared for.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Victor Perez, who was autistic and had cerebral palsy, was shot nine times on April 5 while standing in the yard in Pocatello, a city of about 60,000 in southeastern Idaho.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Nunes retired in the Octagon, but while fans and others cheered, Peña stood in the crowd and booed her rival.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Bench coach Don Kelly, a Pittsburgh-area native, would be the obvious replacement if the team chose to make a move.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The replacement must be a Republican who lives in the district.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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That moment — the explosion, the roar — only told part of the story.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Holloway has taken over the Western Conference playoff race.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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In an email to USAID staff, Jeremy Lewin, a Department of Government Efficiency official who took over running the day-to-day operations at USAID from Pete Marocco on March 20, said the RIFs would go into effect either on July 1 or September 2.—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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On the other hand, the Sky don’t have a true backup at the 4 position for when Angel Reese isn’t on the court.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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Jaxson Hayes has emerged as L.A.'s best traditional center option, while starting small forward Rui Hachimura, James, and reserve forward Jarred Vanderbilt have spelled him to some success as small-ball backups.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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That likely will not be received well by China, which advised the Trump administration to cancel all China tariffs Wednesday, NPR reported.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
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His extensive boardroom tenure (14 years as Chair, President, and Director) sharpens his ability to mentor and advise.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Fill-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fill-in. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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