Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for understudying
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Run an empty load with hot water, substituting white vinegar for detergent.
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In the present day, when artificial intelligence is taking over much translation work, this 500-year-old conflict reminds us that translation is never a simple matter of substituting one word for another.
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The abrupt dismantling of USAID has already harmed both vulnerable communities and America’s standing in Africa.
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Cost per wear does the same job for clothing, with one wear standing in for the ounce.
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Nicolás Paz, who made his World Cup debut subbing in for Messi late in the 3-0 win over Algeria in the opener, made his first start in his spot this time.
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That included one that came seconds after subbing into the game midway through the fourth quarter.
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Iqnatural Jamaican Black Castor Oil, my go-to for filling in my thinning edges, is on sale for $10 during Amazon Prime Day.
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Juicy blueberries burst during baking, melding with the fresh peach juices for a gorgeous, saucy filling in this pie.
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So, what happens when strong personalities inside the family start taking over the steering, with the other members left in the back seat?
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Lynne Fitzpatrick is taking over as CEO of the derivatives exchange CME, making her one of the top women in finance.
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Mickey Gasper led off the seventh with a single and Andruw Monasterio, pinch-hitting for Seigler, greeted left-hander Brent Headrick with a one-out single.
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That was after Merrill lined out (at 105 mph) to start the ninth and Bryce Johnson struck out pinch-hitting for Bowen, who is 0-for-6 with four strikeouts in his two games.
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South Korea, too, is stepping in to fill the gap in Western inventories.
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With David ultimately stepping in as director, his family saw it through.
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Robbie Ray threw six efficient innings after regrouping from a fall while covering first base, Willy Adames hit a two-run double as part of a four-run opening frame and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 6-4 on Saturday night.
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Maybe Bill Plaschke would be aware of that, and give due credit, if his hometown major newspaper bothered to have a dedicated correspondent covering one of the city’s NBA teams.
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“Understudying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/understudying. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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