as in to substitute
to serve as a replacement usually for a time only
she will be standing in for the regular teacher for a week
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as in substitute
a person or thing that takes the place of another
hired him at the last minute as a stand-in for the person who quit
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Recent Examples of stand in
Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 26 Feb. 2025
Bank of Montreal is one of Canada’s biggest companies, standing in the top ten in terms of market cap.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2025
Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
Simultaneously, the fraught production history of multiple titles at Lucasfilm on her watch made the studio a kind of stand-in for Hollywood’s ongoing battle between filmmaker freedom and the storytelling by committee that drives much of the industry’s IP franchise adaptations.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 25 Feb. 2025
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Verb
These are the 11 oldest buildings in America that are still standing in the country—listed based on when they were completed—proving America has its own roster of ancient architecture.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 26 Feb. 2025
Bank of Montreal is one of Canada’s biggest companies, standing in the top ten in terms of market cap.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2025
Noun
Buss is an executive producer on the series, Isla her obvious stand-in; the show’s promotional art is even modeled after the cover of Buss’s memoir, Laker Girl.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
Simultaneously, the fraught production history of multiple titles at Lucasfilm on her watch made the studio a kind of stand-in for Hollywood’s ongoing battle between filmmaker freedom and the storytelling by committee that drives much of the industry’s IP franchise adaptations.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 25 Feb. 2025
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Verb
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The Broncos extended their lead to as many as 35 points with 5 minutes remaining before Rice substituted liberally.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Mar. 2025
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If passed, the bill would extend a pilot program allowing aides who meet the criteria, in addition to assistant teachers, to substitute for a teacher during a child care center’s arrival and departure times.—
Mary Murphy,
Twin Cities,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This buildup can reduce the water pressure, create clogs, or lead to leaks, forcing you to hire a plumber for repairs and replacement jobs.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2025
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Levin and others have said that bearing walls within the present structure limit remodeling options and unknowns in the old building could bring renovation costs up to replacement cost.—
Graydon Megan,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Proliferation: Between days four and 21, various cells, including skin and immune cells, work together to close and fill in the injury and reestablish skin function.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
11 Mar. 2025
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The Raiders now have a huge void to fill in the middle of that side of the ball.—
Vic Tafur,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Joey Bosa steps in for Von Miller, whom the Bills released on Sunday.—
Dianna Russini,
The Athletic,
12 Mar. 2025
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From the inception of the idea, it was suggested that the inaugural season would be the first step in a much larger concept.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Slump God are on the bill for Rolling Loud California, which will take over Hollywood Park on March 15 and March 16.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
4 Mar. 2025
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Inspired by Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss, the Netflix comedy follows Isla Gordon (Kate Hudson), who is suddenly tasked with taking over her family's business: the Los Angeles Waves.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Stand in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20in. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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