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
Shania Russell, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Gaga popped into the SUV for the surprise A Carpool Karaoke Christmas special (on Apple TV), joining guest driver Zane Lowe, filling in for the usual James Corden.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 16 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 host Zane Lowe — filling in for usual host James Corden — made sure to get a little something special for Gaga, too.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Gaga popped into the SUV for the surprise A Carpool Karaoke Christmas special (on Apple TV), joining guest driver Zane Lowe, filling in for the usual James Corden.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fill-in
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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
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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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According to authorities, the teen was standing in line at a Panda Express restaurant near downtown Vista when a stranger grabbed her buttocks on March 21, 2018.Teri Figueroa, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Use fast-draining potting mix that won’t force roots to stand in sodden soil for long periods of time.Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Dec. 2024
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The manufacturers of almost all of them will provide repairs, replacements, or refunds.Adam Iscoe, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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And, perhaps most importantly, retrofits involve less disruption to daily operations compared to full equipment replacement.Thomas Grizzetti, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Gonzalez told reporters that police and medical examiners are working to identify the woman using fingerprints and advanced DNA techniques, while also retracing her steps before the killing.Cedar Attanasio, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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The numbers tell a similar story over all too: Several studies on addition and smoking demonstrate that hypnosis has between an 81% and 90% success rate as a treatment for smoking.Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024
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The need for consensus comes as local governments, as of Jan. 1, take over from the state the operations and maintenance of the existing, money-losing 49-mile SunRail route.Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
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In early episodes—before Urkel, the next-door neighbor, takes over the focus and the direction of the show—the Winslows talk a surprising amount about bills.Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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Despite her best efforts to win them over, Meredith's well-meaning yet unseemly attempts only widen the gap, leading her to summon her sister (Claire Danes) for backup.Skyler Caruso, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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In his final season, the dual-threat quarterback went from backup to All-Mountain West selection, passing for 1,845 yards and 17 touchdowns to just five interceptions while rushing for 824 yards and nine touchdowns.Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 18 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 30 Dec. 2024.
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