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stand in for

VERB
pinch hit
Synonyms
WEAK
fill in hit for substitute hit
VERB
stand-in
Synonyms
STRONG
cover fill in pinch hit relieve replace spell substitute supplant

Example Sentences

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Supporters said the bill would enhance government efficiency as it would elevate the level of representation whenever an official is required to stand in for the president.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

We’re tapping digital buttons that now stand in for physical buttons that once stood in for a mechanical method for interacting with a complex system.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

A spoonful of miso whisked into broth or a can of beans folded in at the right moment can stand in for hours of slow development.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

VK says Max will soon integrate so many services that it can stand in for the internet itself.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

William R. Mead had come from New York to stand in for his grieving partner, McKim.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson