as in substitute
a person or thing that takes the place of another
I'm just a fill-in, so I have no idea where office supplies are kept
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as in to inform
to give information to
my friend quickly filled me in on the portion of the movie that I had missed
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as in to substitute
to serve as a replacement usually for a time only
she's only filling in while the regular secretary is on vacation
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Recent Examples of fill-in
Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 6 Dec. 2024
Mendez, who has been a frequent fill-in in the role over the past few years, formally starts her new gig Dec. 9.
—Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
Shania Russell, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Gaga popped into the SUV for the surprise A Carpool Karaoke Christmas special (on Apple TV), joining guest driver Zane Lowe, filling in for the usual James Corden.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2024
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Noun
After a series of fill-in hosts, Eskola — a sports commentator who had worked the state Capitol beat for years for WCCO Radio — auditioned, interviewing famed epidemiologist Michael Osterholm for his mock studio appearance.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 6 Dec. 2024
Mendez, who has been a frequent fill-in in the role over the past few years, formally starts her new gig Dec. 9.
—Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
But host Zane Lowe — filling in for usual host James Corden — made sure to get a little something special for Gaga, too.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Gaga popped into the SUV for the surprise A Carpool Karaoke Christmas special (on Apple TV), joining guest driver Zane Lowe, filling in for the usual James Corden.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fill-in
Noun
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However, there's no substitute for diverse and authentic patient data.Max Votek, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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On average, his substitutes get 27 minutes per game each.Michael Cox, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The picture appears to be an excerpt from the video that the Princess of Wales shared at the beginning of September to inform the public about the completion of her chemotherapy and her gradual return to her public duties.Katharina Fuchs, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2024
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Drug sponsors are required to inform the FDA of any reports of adverse effects, both from pet owners and veterinarians.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Videos published by the Daily Mail and shared on the Hilaria Baldwin Reddit thread show the mother of seven, dressed in a plaid onesie and standing in her kitchen with friends, identified by her Reddit followers as a Colombian friend and his restaurateur husband.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Pride and stubbornness often stood in the way of reconciliation for Ross and Rachel.Mark Travers, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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And, perhaps most importantly, retrofits involve less disruption to daily operations compared to full equipment replacement.Thomas Grizzetti, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The manufacturers of almost all of them will provide repairs, replacements, or refunds.Adam Iscoe, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Gonzalez told reporters that police and medical examiners are working to identify the woman using fingerprints and advanced DNA techniques, while also retracing her steps before the killing.Cedar Attanasio, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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Quinn’s weekly message includes telling his players to keep their eye on the task ahead rather than contemplate their future path.Ben Standig, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Assistant Bill Courtney has been tapped to take over the head coaching job on an interim basis.Chantz Martin, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
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Before assuming control, In-ho formerly competed in the games as Player 132, eventually taking over the role of Player 001 from the original creator, Oh Il-nam (O Yeong-su).Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Despite her best efforts to win them over, Meredith's well-meaning yet unseemly attempts only widen the gap, leading her to summon her sister (Claire Danes) for backup.Skyler Caruso, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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In his final season, the dual-threat quarterback went from backup to All-Mountain West selection, passing for 1,845 yards and 17 touchdowns to just five interceptions while rushing for 824 yards and nine touchdowns.Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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Businesses are advised to build diversified trade partnerships and consider the alternative markets available to protect themselves against this geopolitical backdrop.Pushkar Mukewar, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Police advised residents of Orange City, a town located about 30 miles north of Orlando, to not feed or approach any monkeys, and to contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) if they are spotted.Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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