1
as in replacement
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in double
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of understudy
Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
If the Egypt international signs a new deal, Doak could become his understudy, although the signing of Federico Chiesa knocked him down the pecking order.
—Andy Jones, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
Jackson understudied in the first Broadway staging of the play after originating the work at Yale Repertory Theatre in 1987.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for understudy 
Noun
Barring a gutsy comeback from Ethan Garbers, his understudy will make his first college start Saturday against No. 7 Penn State at Beaver Stadium.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
If the Egypt international signs a new deal, Doak could become his understudy, although the signing of Federico Chiesa knocked him down the pecking order.
—Andy Jones, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
The defense can reload by retaining the talented youngsters who understudied this year.
—Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
Jackson understudied in the first Broadway staging of the play after originating the work at Yale Repertory Theatre in 1987.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for understudy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for understudy
Noun
-
Still, the team will begin preseason training Wednesday without a permanent replacement for coach Becki Tweed and with Parsons just a week into his job replacing general manager Angela Mangano Hucles.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2025
-
Both our regional electric grid manager and federal agencies have issued dire warnings of a near-term electricity reliability cliff as Maryland is closing baseload power plants prematurely with no reliable replacements in sight.—
David T. Stevenson,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Shriver won seven Australian Open titles, five Wimbledon titles, five US Open titles and four French Open titles in women’s doubles.—
Jill Martin,
CNN,
17 Jan. 2025
-
The 27-year-old guard has flirted with triple doubles in two of Minnesota’s last three outings.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
In some cases, those in power manage to substitute kleptocracy and state violence for administration; for instance, in Venezuela, where first Hugo Chávez and then Nicolás Maduro destroyed a prosperous and functioning state.—
Russell Muirhead,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Jan. 2025
-
Even more significant, substituting fish was associated with a 28% lower risk and chicken with a 16% lower risk of dementia.—
Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Most of his books are set in Kindle County, a stand-in for Chicago, and many of his characters return later in different books, evoking a bustling fictional community.—
Sarah Lyall,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
-
These digital stand-ins can feel revolutionary for individuals who struggle to find meaningful human connections.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
But in his everyday style, the comedian is all about striking a balance: Americana with whimsy, streetwear with formalwear.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
25 Jan. 2025
-
The comedian hopes the city and its population can all take some time to process, but understands his responsibility in bringing everyone together and helping people to move forward.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
25 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
A day care provider is accused of making a child stand in an alley in freezing temperatures as punishment, Illinois police said.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
-
Costco’s stance on DEI stands in contrast to some other major corporations that have scaled back such initiatives, including Walmart, McDonald’s, Google, Meta, Zoom, Ford (F-0.39%), and John Deere (DE).—
Francisco Velasquez,
Quartz,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
An alternate: Ridgway State Park in Ouray County is also Dark Sky Certified.—
Mindy Sink,
The Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2025
-
There is a plan for alternates who will be competing on these cards.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Depending on the state, there may also be other steps in the process such as home studies, which help social workers ensure the child will be living in a safe and stable environment.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
22 Jan. 2025
-
Now that he’s done the work of recreating all the possible shoot days, the next step in the process, which Soderbergh was last working on, was adding his own words to contextualize Spielberg’s decisions.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
22 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near understudy
Cite this Entry
“Understudy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/understudy. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share