understudied

past tense of understudy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for understudied
Verb
  • Mary Ellen Brown, 68, stood in the back of the chapel and greeted those who walked inside, toward their usual pews, while Emily Lyons, almost 90, maneuvered her walker through the worn wooden doors.
    Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • Fans for Brazil and Scotland stood in line outside the park, hoping for a chance to get through before the game concludes.
    Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • In 1968, the federal government stepped in and started selling flood insurance managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA.
    Brian New, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • The Democratic National Committee and attorney Marc Elias had stepped in to defend the limits.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Portugal somehow held on, and Goncalo Ramos’ 94th-minute header, with Ronaldo substituted, sparked delirium after a delightful Rafael Leao cross.
    Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • France coach Didier Deschamps bowed when his star came to the bench after he was substituted in the 85th minute.
    CBS News, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • The sign at the front of the stadium remained a little underwhelming, with the word Lumen blacked out but no replacement filled in.
    Adam Crafton, New York Times, 23 June 2026
  • Scotland's Tartan Army supporters were out in mass, creating a wave of red inside a filled in Gillette Stadium, located about 30 miles outside Boston.
    CBS News, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Verb
  • When choosing a warranty, review the contract, check what is covered, and understand the claims process.
    Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Travel insurance experts say travelers' biggest mistake this summer is too much confidence—like assuming that any disruption is automatically covered by their policy.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • After Davey Johnson took over before the 1999 season, Hoffman remained with the team as third-base coach for seven seasons.
    Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • The Mets posted their fourth shutout and won for the second time in five games since Andy Green took over as interim manager when Carlos Mendoza was fired last Friday.
    CBS New York Team, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Cuas relieved pitcher Matt Strahm in the eighth inning and limited the Rays to just two hits and one run.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
  • Plans are so intense, officers will work 12-hour tours and will not be able to leave their posts unless relieved by another officer in person.
    Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 1 July 2026
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“Understudied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/understudied. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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