as in substitute
a person or thing that takes the place of another
I'm just a fill-in, so I have no idea where office supplies are kept
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as in to inform
to give information to
my friend quickly filled me in on the portion of the movie that I had missed
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as in to substitute
to serve as a replacement usually for a time only
she's only filling in while the regular secretary is on vacation
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Recent Examples of fill-in
Nick Ashbourne, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Killian O’Connor, the likely fill-in at center, played just 33 snaps this season and 54 last season, while freshmen Tobias Raymond (84 snaps) and Justin Tauanuu (16) likely will compete for right tackle in place of Mason Murphy, who entered the portal.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
And while Hill’s playmaking wasn’t replaced by one wideout on the outside, two additions filled in to provide for a lot of his missing production.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The fill-in defenceman also teed up a couple of heavy shots, but Devon Levi was equal to the challenge.
—Nick Ashbourne, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Killian O’Connor, the likely fill-in at center, played just 33 snaps this season and 54 last season, while freshmen Tobias Raymond (84 snaps) and Justin Tauanuu (16) likely will compete for right tackle in place of Mason Murphy, who entered the portal.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
Showers have filled in from Prescott to Cordes this morning.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
And while Hill’s playmaking wasn’t replaced by one wideout on the outside, two additions filled in to provide for a lot of his missing production.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fill-in
Noun
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But these posts aren’t a substitute for actual community and support.—
Maytal Eyal,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2025
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Bao and Broth The OG Tofu Bun: Crispy Tofu is a great substitute for the menu’s 5-spice Pork Belly Bun.—
Sunny Hubler,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Just before the webinar, Gingrich said, the CDC informed him that because of an HHS order, the agency was unable to publish the report last week or communicate its findings.—
Amy Maxmen,
CNN,
30 Jan. 2025
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Bryant's surviving family members were informed of his identification.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Only, while the boys stood in a standard, relaxed posture, Charlotte perfectly performed the footwork for ballet position three.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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The Alaves holding midfielder Ander Guevara now stood in Yamal’s path and fancied trying his luck, and with so many players crowded around him, Yamal opted to find his team-mate Raphinha in plenty of space out on the left-hand side.—
Pol Ballús,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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While the replacement process was ongoing when the attack occurred in the early morning hours of Jan. 1, officials installed a temporary barrier where Bourbon Street meets Canal Street, presumably to prevent suspicious vehicles from driving down the busy tourist area.—
Audrey Conklin,
Fox News,
3 Feb. 2025
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However, using it too often or as a replacement for shampooing and conditioning your hair can pose some problems.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
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One fundamental Roseman has taken into account, Banner told PHLY’s YouTube show last week, was the reality that nearly 80% of NFL games are won by the team that leads at halftime.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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The 24-year-old Brooklyn man who was run down by a group of attackers and fatally stabbed Thursday was a father and aspiring rapper, the victim’s family told the Daily News Saturday.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Then, Bill Parcells took over in 1997, a new sheriff in town.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
The Athletic,
28 Jan. 2025
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The compositions prioritize headspace for the sky to take over the frame during exterior shots, communicating Rico’s feeling of insignificance against the immensity of what burdens him.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This system could replace the traditional chain gang used to measure for first downs, though the chain method would remain available as a backup.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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Paragon’s flagship product, Graphite, is also known to specifically target encrypted messaging apps with the ability to harvest data from cloud backups.—
Michael Kan,
PCMAG,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
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This plan is specifically tailored to your situation and advises you on the medications to take, how much to take, and when to take them.—
Daniel More,
Verywell Health,
30 Jan. 2025
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The National Weather Service advises residents to secure loose objects and prepare for potential disruptions due to strong winds.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Fill-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fill-in. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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