as in replacement
a person or thing that takes the place of another
the business owners brought in a pinch hitter until a permanent manager could be hired
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Recent Examples of pinch hitter
Gray, a 13th-round selection by the Pirates in the 2017 MLB Draft, made his A’s debut on Sunday, drawing a walk as a pinch hitter.
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Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 2 Sep. 2024
Lee entered as a pinch hitter for the Houston Astros in the eighth inning of a July 1, 2022 game against the Los Angeles Angels, subbing in for Martín Maldonado.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2024
The Orioles’ 5-2 loss Tuesday, in which lefty reliever Gregory Soto gave up four runs in a disastrous sixth inning and a pair of pinch hitters failed to fuel a Baltimore rally in the top of the eighth, instantly became a key brief in the case against Hyde.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2024
After striking out as a pinch hitter Sunday, Winker was in the Mets’ starting lineup for the first time Monday against right-handed starter Simeon Woods Richardson, playing right field and batting fifth between righty hitters Pete Alonso and Mark Vientos.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 29 July 2024
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Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 2 Sep. 2024
Lee entered as a pinch hitter for the Houston Astros in the eighth inning of a July 1, 2022 game against the Los Angeles Angels, subbing in for Martín Maldonado.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2024
The Orioles’ 5-2 loss Tuesday, in which lefty reliever Gregory Soto gave up four runs in a disastrous sixth inning and a pair of pinch hitters failed to fuel a Baltimore rally in the top of the eighth, instantly became a key brief in the case against Hyde.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2024
After striking out as a pinch hitter Sunday, Winker was in the Mets’ starting lineup for the first time Monday against right-handed starter Simeon Woods Richardson, playing right field and batting fifth between righty hitters Pete Alonso and Mark Vientos.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 29 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinch hitter
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Traditionally, vehicle owners took their cars and trucks to dealerships, garages and other providers of service for such things as oil changes, tire rotation, battery replacement, and work related to recalls.Bill Koenig, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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When certain items were unavailable the model chose suitable replacements based on its own knowledge about cooking.Will Knight, WIRED, 11 Dec. 2024
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The common name derives from the pioneers’ use of the seeds as a coffee substitute.Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
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Email newsletter | Facebook page Our rating: False The setup is an art installation, not a substitute for confession, according to the church that set it up and religious experts.Nate Trela, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
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Solar panels sit on top of the feeder to provide power to the camera and the rechargeable battery provides backup for cloudy days.Brittany VanDerBill, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Cleveland has had a disappointing season after making the playoffs a year ago and could move on from Watson, but the cost would be exorbitant if the team releases him. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The Browns signed Jameis Winston for one season to be Watson’s backup.Chantz Martin, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Pinch hitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinch%20hitter. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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