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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1
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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2
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
Andres Gutierrez, CBS News, 30 May 2025
White had performed ably as the most recent fill-in right fielder before Acuña returned from the injured list Friday.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 26 May 2025
Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 30 May 2025
Long-time assistant coach Diego Torres will fill in for Pareja, and the team is approaching this game like any other, despite the different face leading the charge.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2025
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Noun
Most recently a reporter with CBS News Detroit, Andres brings more than a decade of award-winning breaking news reporting and fill-in anchor experience across several markets including Kansas City, Missouri and Dallas, Texas.
—Andres Gutierrez, CBS News, 30 May 2025
White had performed ably as the most recent fill-in right fielder before Acuña returned from the injured list Friday.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 26 May 2025
Verb
For this week’s Fault Lines column, Jon Allsop is filling in for Jay Caspian Kang.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 30 May 2025
Long-time assistant coach Diego Torres will fill in for Pareja, and the team is approaching this game like any other, despite the different face leading the charge.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fill-in
Noun
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Todibo made his debut in August’s opening-weekend home loss against Aston Villa as a late substitute but West Ham’s then head coach Julen Lopetegui only introduced him to the starting XI gradually.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Together, these activities form part of a bigger, sustained strategy that is, in effect, a new platform designed to make Martell a go-to substitute spirit in popular cocktails—and the entire cognac category by extension.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Nobody informed Cristian’s family what was happening.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
10 June 2025
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His mother informs Mel and his sister that their father will be out on day release but urges them not to share their address with him.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
Verb
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As the judge imposed a four-year prison sentence, the former footballer standing in the dock bowed his head.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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His diminished physical appearance stood in contrast with photos the jury was shown of Weinstein at the pinnacle of his career in the 1990s and early 2000s: with Hillary and Bill Clinton, displaying awards for the camera with Gwyneth Paltrow, shaking hands with Queen Elizabeth II.—
Ilya Marritz,
NPR,
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
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Amazon If Dad's water bottle is gross or dented, consider this replacement.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Burt Reynolds told Business Insider in 2016 that, like Pacino, he was offered and turned down the part.—
Mike Miller Published,
EW.com,
7 June 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
Verb
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In New York, Wilson will have plenty of eyes on him while two notable passers behind him on the depth chart wait for their opportunity to take over, potentially.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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The administration also wants the Small Business Administration to take over student loans and move special education services to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
Noun
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If Richardson isn’t available, the Colts may consider adding another veteran QB, especially with rookie Riley Leonard serving as the team’s backup.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
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Returnees Elijah Campbell, who had a pick-six on Tuesday, Patrick McMorris and Jordan Colbert, and rookie Dante Trader Jr., who also had a pick-six Tuesday, have mostly been working as backups with Davis and Melinfonwu working primarily as the starters.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2025
Verb
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Hollywood used the enormous Technicolor cameras — which required special color consultants to advise on cinematography, costumes, and sets — for its biggest productions, especially musicals, up until the mid-1950s, when the old Studio System started to crumble.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
9 June 2025
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Meanwhile, smartphone users are advised to watch for signs that their own phones may have been compromised.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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“Fill-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fill-in. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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