as in replacement
a person or thing that fulfills the role of someone or something else
The children's aunt acted as a surrogate for their late mother.
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Recent Examples of surrogate
After Vice President Kamala Harris became the nominee, Moore became a top surrogate for her campaign — traveling frequently to swing states like Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Georgia and North Carolina.
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Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2024
The pair share four children: daughters Luna Simone, 8, and Esti Maxine, 23 months, and sons Miles Theodore, 6, and Wren Alexander, 17 months, who was born via surrogate.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024
Gaines incited a back-and-forth debate with former Harris surrogate and Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban over the vice president's handling of the border crisis on Sept. 27.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
The two actors are also parents to twins, Tabitha Hodge and Marion Loretta Elwell Broderick, 13, who were born via a surrogate.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2024
The pair share four children: daughters Luna Simone, 8, and Esti Maxine, 23 months, and sons Miles Theodore, 6, and Wren Alexander, 17 months, who was born via surrogate.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024
Gaines incited a back-and-forth debate with former Harris surrogate and Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban over the vice president's handling of the border crisis on Sept. 27.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
The two actors are also parents to twins, Tabitha Hodge and Marion Loretta Elwell Broderick, 13, who were born via a surrogate.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surrogate
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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who recently received hip replacement surgery for a fall, is one of the most influential Democrats at 84.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 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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Use as an Egg Substitute Flaxseeds are a common egg substitute, especially in vegan or allergy-friendly recipes.Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, Health, 16 Dec. 2024
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But there’s still no substitute for the experience of watching an actor crawl into the skin of another person and take them out for a spin.Vulture Editors, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, Iran and its proxies have been severely weakened by the war with Israel that has lasted more than a year.Ghassan E. El-Eid, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
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As shown in the graph above, bond funds effectively act as proxies for interest rates: Rising rates cause their value to fall, while declining rates cause their value to rise.Raul Elizalde, Forbes, 16 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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“Surrogate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surrogate. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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