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
Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2025
Head coach Tom Thibodeau said McBride, who was the fill-in starter for Jalen Brunson (right ankle sprain) before his own injury, is a limited participant in practice.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2025
Michael Schneider, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
Councilmember Kevin Jenkins is filling in as interim mayor until the April 15 special election is certified.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Dooley, the voice of the Yard Goats, made his Major League broadcasting debut in 2023 as a fill-in announcer for the Colorado Rockies.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2025
Head coach Tom Thibodeau said McBride, who was the fill-in starter for Jalen Brunson (right ankle sprain) before his own injury, is a limited participant in practice.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
Ora was at the desk for a third consecutive season to fill in for Nicole Scherzinger.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
Councilmember Kevin Jenkins is filling in as interim mayor until the April 15 special election is certified.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fill-in
Noun
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There’s simply no substitute for the positive outcomes that qualities like grit, individual effort, commitment and consistency can predictably bring into your life.—
Vinesh Sukumaran,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Wellness shots should be consumed in moderation and are not a substitute for a well-rounded diet.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, LD,
Health,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Our customers seek to be informed, guided and cared for.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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By staying informed and adaptable, banks can responsibly explore stablecoin applications, positioning themselves for longer-term relevance and success in an increasingly digital financial world.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Barry is standing in a sprawling suite that represents the resort's latest foray into wellness.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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But standing in a busy subway station, Duffy vowed to continue providing the city with federal support and confirmed the administration has not withheld funding.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Roosevelt Park is still in progress, with a tennis court being converted into a roller rink, astro turf replacement at the pool area, new ADA entrances, decorative lightpoles in the center of new picnic tables and basketball court resurfacing and paving.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Empowering Innovation Without Losing Control Despite their growing autonomy, agentic AI systems should be seen as tools that augment human capabilities, not as replacements for human oversight.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In Leech, a parasitic hive mind that infests people discovers another parasitic hive mind that infests people, competing for the same brain space (told in first-person from the POV of the former parasitic hive mind).—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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At the time, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department told PEOPLE that officers reported to an incident in the Encino area, where a source confirmed Kyle owned a home Kim had been staying in.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Holloway has taken over the Western Conference playoff race.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Since the designer took over Brioni’s creative helm in 2018, the brand has extended its proposition from just the perfect work suit, shirt or necktie.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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On the other hand, the Sky don’t have a true backup at the 4 position for when Angel Reese isn’t on the court.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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At this point in the draft, the Steelers would be throwing a dart at a backup.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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That likely will not be received well by China, which advised the Trump administration to cancel all China tariffs Wednesday, NPR reported.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
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His extensive boardroom tenure (14 years as Chair, President, and Director) sharpens his ability to mentor and advise.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Fill-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fill-in. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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