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
Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 2 Feb. 2025
Tel Aviv, Israel CNN — Hamas on Saturday released three Israeli hostages from captivity in two orderly handover ceremonies that stood in marked contrast to chaotic scenes earlier this week.
—Mick Krever, CNN, 1 Feb. 2025
Philip Elliott, TIME, 21 Jan. 2025
Trump mused in what seemed to be more of a rhetorical question that served as a jab at his predecessor’s unwillingness to regularly engage the media, especially toward the end of his presidency, a stand-in for questions about his age and mental fitness.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025
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Verb
One official stood in a crater-sized hole to inspect the rubble.
—Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 2 Feb. 2025
Tel Aviv, Israel CNN — Hamas on Saturday released three Israeli hostages from captivity in two orderly handover ceremonies that stood in marked contrast to chaotic scenes earlier this week.
—Mick Krever, CNN, 1 Feb. 2025
Noun
The pair is known to donors but hardly household names who can be stand-ins as an unrivaled spokesman.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 21 Jan. 2025
Trump mused in what seemed to be more of a rhetorical question that served as a jab at his predecessor’s unwillingness to regularly engage the media, especially toward the end of his presidency, a stand-in for questions about his age and mental fitness.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand in
Verb
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This is why brown sugar must be substituted carefully.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2025
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The request seems to have substituted for small talk, as though the artist were skipping incidental matters to inquire about what was really on his mind.—
Richard Meyer,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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While the replacement process was ongoing when the attack occurred in the early morning hours of Jan. 1, officials installed a temporary barrier where Bourbon Street meets Canal Street, presumably to prevent suspicious vehicles from driving down the busy tourist area.—
Audrey Conklin,
Fox News,
3 Feb. 2025
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However, using it too often or as a replacement for shampooing and conditioning your hair can pose some problems.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
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To take part, all Conor has to do is film himself from various angles and fill in a brief questionnaire: What is your name?—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
2 Feb. 2025
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Travis is currently out his More Life Tour with Dupré filling in on vocals.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Despite the level of care, many within the organization admit that the work is only a small step in addressing the larger issue of how to care for adults with disabilities.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
The Mercury News,
3 Feb. 2025
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His stage was drenched in red light and full of dancers on the steps in front of him.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
2 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The winner of that faceoff takes over the loser’s square and expands their presence on the floor as the loser exits the game.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2025
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There were rapid increases in overdoses involving heroin starting in 2010, which the CDC considers the second wave, but synthetic opioids – primarily fentanyl – took over around 2013.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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