as in replacement
a person or thing that takes the place of another
I'm just a locum tenens, so any major decisions should be deferred until your regular doctor returns from vacation
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Recent Examples of locum tenens
Forecasts from industry analysts suggest that per diem opportunities, or the ability for healthcare workers to fill in for shifts as needed, will expand, as will the utilization of locum tenens.
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Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2024
When Whittingham stepped in as Meyer’s replacement in 2005, there were holes in the program after an undefeated season, and there were many lessons for the locum tenens to learn.
—Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 Nov. 2021
When service units are forced to hire temporary locum tenens physicians in lieu of decreasing services, the quality of care can change dramatically.
—WSJ, 17 July 2017
Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2024
When Whittingham stepped in as Meyer’s replacement in 2005, there were holes in the program after an undefeated season, and there were many lessons for the locum tenens to learn.
—Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 Nov. 2021
When service units are forced to hire temporary locum tenens physicians in lieu of decreasing services, the quality of care can change dramatically.
—WSJ, 17 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for locum tenens
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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Florian Wirtz, a £116m arrival from Bayer Leverkusen, was another second-half substitute for the Premier League champions.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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Black walnuts are the local favorite, but hazelnuts, which also grow in the area, are a fine substitute.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Locum tenens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locum%20tenens. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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