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filling in

VERB

answer in writing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fill out insert

WEAK

advise apprise clue complete inform notify post sign tell warn write in

Antonyms

WEAK

leave blank

VERB

act as substitute

Synonyms

STRONGEST

replace

WEAK

deputize insinuate interject interpose represent stand in substract take the place of understudy

Antonyms

WEAK

leave blank

Example Sentences

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BoJ deputy governor Shinichi Uchida was slated to address the media on Tuesday afternoon after the rate decision, filling in for governor Kazuo Ueda, who is in hospital.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

Before long, MTT became principal guest conductor, filling in frequently for Steinberg, who was in poor health.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

But that sand itself is also in high demand for cement, for construction, for building shoulders for highways, for filling in wetlands for development.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

Manninger made 42 appearances for Juventus, filling in for injured first-choice stopper Gianluigi Buffon.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Junior, he’s the guy who was filling in for Mr. K—he said I was a really good salesman.

From "The Misfits" by James Howe