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as in double
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Recent Examples of understudy
Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 19 Feb. 2025
Certainly, the understudy appreciated the other end of that dynamic.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2025
Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
Jackson understudied in the first Broadway staging of the play after originating the work at Yale Repertory Theatre in 1987.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2024
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Noun
The actress was an understudy for The Sound of Music Live!
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 19 Feb. 2025
Certainly, the understudy appreciated the other end of that dynamic.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2025
Verb
The defense can reload by retaining the talented youngsters who understudied this year.
—Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
Jackson understudied in the first Broadway staging of the play after originating the work at Yale Repertory Theatre in 1987.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for understudy
Noun
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The bulk of those losses occurred after Feb. 5, when Robin Washington — a longtime Salesforce board member and Gilead’s former CFO — was announced as the replacement for veteran finance chief Amy Weaver, who disclosed plans to depart last year but stayed on until the role was filled.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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Whatever is left of the pavlova gets ground into a fine powder and used as a creative replacement for powdered sugar.—
Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Vista Murrieta 5, Gahr 1: A two-run single by RJ Holmes in the fifth inning, followed by an RBI single by Ryland Duson and an RBI double by Gavin Kramer helped the Broncos come out on top.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2025
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Lucas Click also had a single and Bryson Andrews provided an RBI. Trinity Prep 14, Windermere Prep 2 Buzz: Alton Gunther had 2 doubles for 3 RBIs for Trinity Prep (5-3).—
Steve Gorches,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Broncos extended their lead to as many as 35 points with 5 minutes remaining before Rice substituted liberally.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Mar. 2025
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No amount of restorative justice or professional counseling will substitute for proper conduct.—
Vincent Turley,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Smith was Australia’s stand-in captain at the Champions Trophy in Pat Cummins’ absence and was the team’s highest scorer with 73 runs in Wednesday’s clash with India.—
Manasi Pathak,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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What was once a niche retinol stand-in has become wildly popular—no surprise there, since the best bakuchiol products bring smoothing, brightening, and tightening benefits to your routine.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
3 Mar. 2025
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Peter Falk appreciated a good Columbo impression — at least according to actor and comedian Kevin Pollak! Pollak — who is known for his stellar impressions — recently spoke to PEOPLE exclusively while attending the premiere of the new show Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue in Culver City, Calif.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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The comedian is following in the footsteps of fellow late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, who has hosted the Oscars four times, including in 2023 and 2024.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Sources told officers that those participating in the event had been standing in a line as part of the initiation process when Wilson reportedly collapsed, per the station.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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After a brief back and forth, Birt, who was standing in for the absent board president Charles Randklev, called for a 10-minute recess.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The only player on this watchlist who was part of the 2024 Olympic squad, doing so as an alternate.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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Other alternates from the Bucs included linebacker Lavonte David and receiver Mike Evans.—
Rick Stroud,
Orlando Sentinel,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Right now select live sporting events and shows from ESPN and the ESPN+ service are available on Disney+, though the creation of a Disney+ specific program is a new step in the direction of streaming content.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
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While the government focused on rebuilding infrastructure, foundations and nonprofits stepped in to provide grants and technical assistance to local businesses.—
Lynette Bell,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Understudy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/understudy. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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