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understudying

verb as in fill in

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Example Sentences

Sent her a note that I was understudying a man named Carter and to mind to pick up her cues.

She's over on the News now, understudying the fashion editor before taking charge, and we lunch together nearly every day.

It was evident that the subaltern was now understudying the Major in his star part of cheering other fellows up.

She was understudying Martha, too, when anyone was sick in the town, and needed nursing or a helping hand.

Partner, this thing of understudying a football hero is mighty wearing.

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On this page you'll find 12 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to understudying, such as: replace, deputize, insinuate, interject, interpose, and pinch hit.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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