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fill in

[fil-in] / ˈfɪlˌɪn /


VERB
act as substitute
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
leave blank


fill-in


Example Sentences

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He will also serve as a lead correspondent for “48 Hours,” contribute to “60 Minutes,” and act as a fill-in anchor for CBS’s flagship broadcasts, she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

He has been brought to Washington several times in recent years for fill-in work at the anchor desk and a permanent role there is likely in his future.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025

Cummins may return for the second Test, and for now Scott Boland is a capable fill-in with an outstanding record in Australia.

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2025

Since early last week, fill-in hosts have been substituting for O’Kelly.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2025

He was a kind of fill-in speaker, a holy handyman.

From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin