as in replacement
a person or thing that takes the place of another
the business owners brought in a pinch hitter until a permanent manager could be hired
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Recent Examples of pinch hitter
The infielder will likely serve primarily as a pinch hitter against right-handed pitchers, a role in which he’s thrived, going 4 for 7 with a walk, two doubles and four RBI in eight pinch hit plate appearances.
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2024
Hays has had success in a limited sample as a pinch hitter this season.
—Matt Gelb, The Athletic, 26 July 2024
Strategic decisions by managers with respect to the use of pinch hitters will be moot.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Triston Casas hit a one-out single and pinch hitter Masataka Yoshida doubled to put runners in scoring position.
—Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 17 Aug. 2024
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2024
Hays has had success in a limited sample as a pinch hitter this season.
—Matt Gelb, The Athletic, 26 July 2024
Strategic decisions by managers with respect to the use of pinch hitters will be moot.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Triston Casas hit a one-out single and pinch hitter Masataka Yoshida doubled to put runners in scoring position.
—Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 17 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinch hitter
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Supply chain bottlenecks and shortages of critical components—such as semiconductors and specialized machinery—have further driven up prices, highlighting the substantial gap between current book values and genuine replacement or reproduction costs.—
Mark Le Dain,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Tied to this, Bolton said, was the CEO’s belief that quantum computing should be marketed as a special tool that works alongside classical systems as opposed to a replacement.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
21 Mar. 2025
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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
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Trevino, 32, was the backup to Austin Wells last season in New York and an All-Star in 2022.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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As far as backups, this opens the door for either Griffin Conine or Heriberto Hernandez to crack the Opening Day roster.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Pinch hitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinch%20hitter. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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