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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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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Hegseth's memo directs the Army to inform the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment of the timeline and necessary resources for the implementation of the change.—
Eleanor Watson,
CBS News,
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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Many in the crowd at The Arena in Oakland stood in anticipation; Francis and his Rockets teammate Cuttino Mobley lay on their stomachs on the court, like two guys on the beach checking out the waves and the string bikinis.—
Marcus Thompson II,
The Athletic,
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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Where things stand in the courts Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who represents the families of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd, told ABC News Live Prime anchor Linsey Davis in an interview last Wednesday that the families want to see the consent decrees approved in federal court.—
Deena Zaru,
ABC News,
7 Feb. 2025
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Schachner, the human among dogs in 14 Puppy Bowls, tells USA TODAY.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
7 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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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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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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