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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1
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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2
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
Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
Rush Limbaugh fill-in Birch Barlow pressures Mayor Quimby into releasing Sideshow Bob from prison.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
Hannah Kirshner, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2025
These dry areas will eventually fill in with an icy mix by the late afternoon.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 6 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Hall anchors Channel 58's Saturday morning newscast, along with her reporting shifts and fill-in anchor duties.
—Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
Rush Limbaugh fill-in Birch Barlow pressures Mayor Quimby into releasing Sideshow Bob from prison.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
By 2050, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry plans for 50 to 60 percent of Japan’s electricity to come from renewables, including biomass, hydropower, geothermal, and offshore wind as well as solar—with a controversial increase in nuclear-power production filling in the gaps.
—Hannah Kirshner, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2025
These dry areas will eventually fill in with an icy mix by the late afternoon.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fill-in
Noun
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His debut finally came in February 2016 as a second-half substitute in a 5-1 defeat at Chelsea in the FA Cup.—
Oliver Kay,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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Animal organs have been under development as a possible substitute for human ones for decades.—
Karen Weintraub,
USA TODAY,
4 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The nine-episode series is informed not just by Williamson’s experiences but that of his fellow writers, including Bland and the show’s editor, Larissa James.—
Manuel Betancourt,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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In recent days, several current and former CFPB staff members informed NPR's Laurel Wamsley of a few major concerns.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
10 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Reclaimed white pine flooring by the Hudson Company stands in handsome contrast to board-and-batten paneling in the primary bathroom, where the tub is by Randolph Morris.—
Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
17 Feb. 2025
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Models stood in a clock formation underneath an actual clock, which had four sides for Los Angeles, New York, Paris and Seoul.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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However, according to Amazon shoppers, the pants are so much more than your favorite pair of workout leggings—they’re a replacement for trousers.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
15 Feb. 2025
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Black, an injury replacement for the Rising Stars event, averages 9.3 points, 2.6 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 52 games. McClung, selected for his third Rising Stars event, notched 24.5 points, 6.1 assists, and 4.3 rebounds during 32.9 minutes in 15 G League games with Osceola, Orlando’s affiliate.—
Jason Beede,
Orlando Sentinel,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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His home was reportedly raided by the FBI on Wednesday, a family member told TMZ, but said Hantz left the Bandidos gang last year.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2025
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Black told Forbes that while secure messaging apps can be a crucial means of communication for military personnel, their utility cuts both ways.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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There were rapid increases in overdoses involving heroin starting in 2010, which the CDC considers the second wave, but synthetic opioids – primarily fentanyl – took over around 2013.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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The winner of that faceoff takes over the loser’s square and expands their presence on the floor as the loser exits the game.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Crimson Tide beat Georgia in overtime courtesy of Tagovailoa’s heroics, but Hurts was demoted to a backup the next season.—
Ben Church,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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Should the judge decide that the new NIH policy isn't a federal rule governed by the Administrative Procedures Act, however, the states have a backup.—
John Timmer,
Ars Technica,
10 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Candle Media has hired Raine Group to advise on a possible sale of social publisher ATTN:, two sources confirmed to Axios.—
Tim Baysinger,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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The guide advises passengers to be considerate of those around them, particularly on longer journeys where prolonged exposure to smells or sounds can cause discomfort.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Fill-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fill-in. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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