as in substitutes
a temporary replacement
when his belt broke, he was forced to use string as a makeshift
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Noun
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After 38 minutes, Slot turned to his substitutes’ bench, bringing on Robertson for Kerkez at left-back.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025 -
For this reason, many people who are looking for meat substitutes often turn to mushrooms to provide some texture and substance to dishes.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Senate Democrats have floated a procedural arrangement that would allow both measures—the Republican and Democratic stopgaps—to receive votes next week.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
18 Sep. 2025
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Many residents who lose housing still have their cars — which can be essential to keeping a job — and the lots are meant to serve as stopgaps until more permanent places are found.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Makeshifts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/makeshifts. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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