as in to substitute
to serve as a replacement usually for a time only
she will be standing in for the regular teacher for a week
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as in substitute
a person or thing that takes the place of another
hired him at the last minute as a stand-in for the person who quit
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Recent Examples of stand in
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
2 July 2026
And now, these Sixers are a team that can seemingly stand in the middle of the ring and trade blows with anyone in the Eastern Conference.
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Tony Jones,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
New Zealand was put into bat by stand-in captain Joe Root, who was hoping his inexperienced attack could exploit the moisture in the pitch after drizzle delayed the start for 30 minutes.
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ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Verb
Crews can drive directly into rivers or lakes without installing additional equipment, allowing the vehicle to continue moving even when water obstacles stand in the way.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
2 July 2026
And now, these Sixers are a team that can seemingly stand in the middle of the ring and trade blows with anyone in the Eastern Conference.
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Tony Jones,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Noun
Keys’ stand-in protagonist, Ali, is a 17-year-old growing up in the show’s namesake neighborhood on the west side of Manhattan.
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Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
New Zealand was put into bat by stand-in captain Joe Root, who was hoping his inexperienced attack could exploit the moisture in the pitch after drizzle delayed the start for 30 minutes.
—
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand in
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Portugal somehow held on, and Goncalo Ramos’ 94th-minute header, with Ronaldo substituted, sparked delirium after a delightful Rafael Leao cross.
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Substitutions Here’s how to substitute heavy cream for half-and-half (and vice versa) when applicable.
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The city said replacement parts have been ordered and officials hope to reopen the pool before the end of July.
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Wallingford also testified that inspections are not a replacement for reporting infant deaths.
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Plus, this helps fill in areas of your garden where weeds typically grow with welcome color and interest.
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Many plants fill in quickly and will make hanging pots look lush in no time.
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The developers will next prepare construction drawings and take other steps in anticipation of breaking ground in about two years.
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In 1968, the federal government stepped in and started selling flood insurance managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA.
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The last time Rushing caught Ohtani, the pitcher took over pitch-calling after a disastrous second inning against the Twins last week.
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The staging is the first Lisa Spirling has directed since taking over as Stratford East’s artistic director and co-CEO.
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“Stand in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20in. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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