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fill in

[fil-in] / ˈfɪlˌɪn /


VERB
act as substitute
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
leave blank


fill-in


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Fill-in quarterback Sean Mannion completed nine of 15 passes for 57 yards.

From Washington Post • Jan. 2, 2022

Fill-in starter Mike Davis was limited to 12 yards rushing and 24 yards receiving by the Saints.

From Washington Times • Oct. 26, 2020

Fill-in hosts will appear the rest of the week.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 21, 2018

Fill-in leaders, like those who are conducting diplomacy in the absence of political appointees, do not always instill confidence in foreign governments, said Siddharth Mohandas, another Obama administration diplomat.

From New York Times • Apr. 27, 2017

Fill-in forms provide a clean, sharp printout for your records and for filing with the Copyright Office.

From Copyright Basics by Library of Congress. Copyright Office




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