as in replacements
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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But 40 years and six turf replacements later, the blue field remains one of Bleymaier’s most impactful and lasting legacies.—
Shaun Goodwin
May 25,
Idaho Statesman,
25 May 2026 -
Silicone food bags, baking mats, spatulas, baby pacifiers and collapsible water bottles are now marketed as eco-friendlier replacements for disposable plastics and aging nonstick cookware.—
Ryan Brennan
May 22,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2026
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Their semi-final win over Millwall showed resilience and adaptability, particularly with the impact of substitutes.—
Dean Jones,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
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Read on to find out the best white pepper substitutes for your recipes.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2026
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“Designated hitters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designated%20hitters. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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