as in to substitute
to serve as a replacement usually for a time only
she will be standing in for the regular teacher for a week
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as in substitute
a person or thing that takes the place of another
hired him at the last minute as a stand-in for the person who quit
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Recent Examples of stand in
Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 22 May 2025
Other people stood in line to purchase an LP from Danny Elfman, who created music heard in Dark Universe.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2025
Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 20 May 2025
Using empty chairs as stand-ins, Bono unwraps his U2 mates Larry Mullen Jr., Adam Clayton and his brother in all but name, the Edge.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 20 May 2025
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Verb
Mulvaney is someone who lives authentically in the face of bigotry and stands in her truth, in spite of an onslaught of hate.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 22 May 2025
Other people stood in line to purchase an LP from Danny Elfman, who created music heard in Dark Universe.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2025
Noun
Neck pillow stand-in: Stuff it with a hoodie or scarf and use it as a softer, more hygienic pillow on long flights or road trips.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 20 May 2025
Using empty chairs as stand-ins, Bono unwraps his U2 mates Larry Mullen Jr., Adam Clayton and his brother in all but name, the Edge.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand in
Verb
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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But with Kennedy due up next, Santa Margarita couldn’t send the county leader in home runs (14) to the plate because she had already been substituted and reentered once.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
25 May 2025
Noun
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Amazon If Dad's water bottle is gross or dented, consider this replacement.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
3 June 2025
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Super 8 is planning a full roof replacement, a new front entrance with automatic double doors and the implementation of PTAC heaters and coolers in all of the hotel’s 80 rooms, which will cost $195,000.—
Erin Yarnall,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
Verb
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This will fill in any air pockets in the melon pit and help the organic matter start to settle and break down.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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This next part fills in the details of what prompted Georgia to come clean to Paul.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Pierre’s character steps in as Taylor’s romantic interest with a steamy makeout session.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
3 June 2025
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When fears of global recession sent oil prices tumbling and put pressure on the naira, the central bank had the firepower to step in, selling reserves to smooth out temporary disorder.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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The @midnight spinoff After Midnight hosted by Taylor Tomlinson then took over the 12:37 a.m. hour.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2025
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Denali will take over the operations of the farm’s two facilities — the 75-acre facility in Huntersville and a 162-acre site in Advance, near Greensboro and Winston-Salem.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2025
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“Stand in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20in. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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