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
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
Example Sentences
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Pujols said his role with the Dodgers will be “really whatever. I’m here to do whatever, you know. Pinch-hit, first base, whatever they want. I’m just excited to have this opportunity to wear this uniform.”
From Washington Times • May 17, 2021
