pinch hit

VERB

substitute

Synonyms

WEAK

act for alternate answer for back up be in place of change commute cover for deputize displace do the work of double for 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

bat for

Synonyms

WEAK

fill in hit for stand in for substitute hit

pinch-hit

VERB

substitute

Synonyms

WEAK

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

But when his next turn at the plate came, Josh Rojas pinch hit for him.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 21, 2024

He stayed in the game but was pinch hit for in the ninth..

From Washington Times • Sep. 6, 2023

He was replaced on the mound by Tyler Anderson and Nolan Schanuel came in to pinch hit for him.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 23, 2023

He wasn’t in the starting lineup Sunday but had a pinch hit RBI single in the fifth inning.

From Washington Times • Jul. 9, 2023

"Here's where I make a pinch hit, then," said the mayor sharply.

From Jimmy Kirkland and the Plot for a Pennant by Fullerton, Hugh S.