understudied

Definition of understudiednext
past tense of understudy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for understudied
Verb
  • The stylistic choice stood in stark contrast to other tech power players in the same exchanges, like Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and OpenAI chairman Bret Taylor, whose messages show more traditional attention to grammar and syntax.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Kim, 45, also shared an image with the As Ever brand founder while Prince Harry stood in the background, a photo that was also deleted from the reality star's account.
    Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Her brothers naturally became involved uncles, offering guidance, emotional support, and quality time, while a cousin who felt more like a sister stepped in as a reliable aunt figure.
    Halona Black, Parents, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Jack Drury stepped in front of a Giroux pass near the blue line and fed Nichushkin all alone in front.
    Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The 28-year-old suffered a back spasm in the 2-1 home defeat to Nottingham Forest on January 6 and was substituted in the 63rd minute.
    Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
  • His rendition uses fresh porcini mushrooms, but any fresh mushroom can be substituted.
    Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Fans will be part of an interactive experience before kickoff, where the America250 logo will appear in the stands, which will be filled in red, white and blue thanks to panels given to each fan in attendance, making for a picture-perfect patriotic scene that all will see on television.
    Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Midfielder Jefferson Lerma has also filled in at the back.
    Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.
    Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 30 Jan. 2026
  • This was barely covered by mainstream news.
    Mark Minevich, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Hostetler took over for Phil Simms with two weeks remaining in the 1990 season, fire alarms blaring.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Jerry Mack, a former NFL assistant and head coach at North Carolina Central, took over for Brian Bohannon and things instantly looked better in a 10-9 season-opening loss at Wake Forest.
    Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • About 25 Venezuelans stood up and broke into applause, finally relieved that their former investment advisor who pleaded guilty to stealing $94 million from them and dozens of others would be locked up for a long time.
    Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Hinostroza was relieved to score.
    Michael Russo, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Understudied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/understudied. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.

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