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verb

Definition of stand innext
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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noun

ˈstand-ˌin How to pronounce stand-in (audio)
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
Verb
No one, especially the government, can stand in the way of New Yorkers exercising it. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 27 Oct. 2026 Days before the Dallas Cowboys broke a two-game losing skid against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football, team owner Jerry Jones stood in a New York City hotel lobby and spoke about playing better and making the team better. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Noun
And a data center is an easy stand-in for bigger fears about AI, climate change, jobs and big tech. — Adhum Carter Wolde-Lule, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026 Apple cider or sherry vinegar is a reasonable stand-in for sauces and glazes. — Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stand in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand in
  1. substitute
  2. replacement
  3. fill in
  4. step in
  5. take over
Verb
  • Thompson didn’t play in the fourth quarter until being substituted in for the final 10 seconds of the contest.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Dentists likely are champing at the bit, ready and willing to substitute some dental floss for a slab of chocolate.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of substitute
Noun
  • The university admissions replacement system still has to be designed, and legal changes may be needed — leaving crucial decisions unresolved even as the government seeks to persuade students to end their protests.
    — Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Unsupported systems need replacement plans or documented interim controls.
    — Aliasgar Dohadwala, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of replacement
Verb
  • Sherman, Maine — Behind the steering wheel of his silver pickup, Scott Bates fills in the blanks with numbers.
    — Rachel Siegel, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
  • After Moore suffered a concussion against the Los Angeles Chargers, Ezeudu came on to fill in at right tackle for the rest of the game.
    — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of fill in
Verb
  • With the Saints threatening on their opening drive of the second half, Wilson stepped in front of a short pass intended for Chris Olave.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Brandi Glanville is taking a major step in her ongoing health battle by going under the knife.
    — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of step in
Verb
  • DJs take over late on Fridays and Saturdays, while Sundays belong to samba and feijoada meals, honoring the local tradition of gathering with loved ones on weekends to enjoy the black bean and meat stew.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
  • DataDome, a computer security service based out of New York, said that some of these bots create multiple accounts or take over existing accounts to get past the per-customer ticket limits.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2026
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