double for

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cover v.
pinch hit v.
substitute v.

VERB

cover

Synonyms

STRONGEST

offset

STRONG

balance counterbalance insure relieve substitute

WEAK

make good make up for stand in (for) take over take the rap for

Antonyms

WEAK

abandon disregard forget ignore leave alone

VERB

pinch hit

Synonyms

WEAK

act for alternate answer for back up be in place of change commute cover for deputize displace do the work of fill in fill in for fill one's position go as proxy relieve replace serve in one's stead spell stand for stand in stand in for sub supersede supplant supply swap swap places with switch take another's place take over

VERB

substitute

Synonyms

STRONGEST

replace supplant swap

STRONG

alternate change commute deputize displace proxy relieve spell sub supersede switch

WEAK

act for answer for back up be in place of cover for do the work of fill in for fill one's position go as serve in one's stead stand for stand in (for) swap places with take another's place take over

Antonyms

STRONG

continue keep

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double for

"It can quickly double for container freight" and "be even more drastic for bulk cargo", said Pierre Cossart, director of Sogestran Logistics.

From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026

Quinta Brunson’s landmark series is set in Philadelphia, but Schumacker credits location manager David Lyons for finding “outstanding places” that double for the city.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026

The Norway striker needed just 20 touches to score twice in the 4-1 win over Iraq and become the first player to net a double for his nation at the World Cup.

From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026

Celtic are aiming to win a league and Scottish Cup double for the 14th time.

From BBC ● May 22, 2026

But it counts double for me, since I’ve never had an accomplishment before—despite my many years of trying.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman

double for

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