as in replacement
a person or thing that takes the place of another
you'll have to be my designated hitter in the office while I'm on business trips
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Recent Examples of designated hitter
Rockies designated hitter Yanquiel Fernandez tagged him for a two-run homer in the fourth.
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
The ball and Yankees designated hitter Aaron Judge arrived at the same time, leading to a collision.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
On Saturday, Tigers designated hitter Dillon Dingler wouldn’t give in against Wacha.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2025
Instead, Nate Eaton, recalled Monday from Triple-A, will serve as both leadoff and designated hitter.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
The ball and Yankees designated hitter Aaron Judge arrived at the same time, leading to a collision.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
On Saturday, Tigers designated hitter Dillon Dingler wouldn’t give in against Wacha.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2025
Instead, Nate Eaton, recalled Monday from Triple-A, will serve as both leadoff and designated hitter.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for designated hitter
Noun
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Sources tell Deadline that there will be no replacement judge in Inaba’s place, meaning the Season 34 contestants will only hear from judges Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough tonight.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
16 Sep. 2025
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Those lobbying for a cut will have a friendly face at the table in the form of Stephen Miran, a White House advisor who will temporarily sit on the FOMC as a replacement for governor Adriana Kugler.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The last 11 players on the pitch go into the huddle; the substitutes are not involved, making the circle smaller and ensuring players can hear.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Sacramento River acted as a substitute for the Mississippi River.—
John Turton,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Designated hitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designated%20hitter. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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