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
Aaron Gleeman, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
When available, the former All-Star has proven to be an adept fill-in for Jimmy Butler, who was acquired by the Warriors for a package that included Wiggins.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025
Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Each burial required breaking the stone floor, placing the tiny remains underneath, and then filling in the hole with crushed limestone.
—ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Of note: Matthews also started Tuesday night, throwing five innings of two-run ball with a career-high nine strikeouts for the Saints, which puts him on the same schedule as López if an injury fill-in is required.
—Aaron Gleeman, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
When available, the former All-Star has proven to be an adept fill-in for Jimmy Butler, who was acquired by the Warriors for a package that included Wiggins.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
Palace lack cover at centre-back, hence Lerma being asked to fill in.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Each burial required breaking the stone floor, placing the tiny remains underneath, and then filling in the hole with crushed limestone.
—ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fill-in
Noun
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Initially, his desire to field both relegated Fernandez to the substitutes’ bench.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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The information provided by Diversified, LLC should not be a substitute for consulting a qualified tax advisor, accountant, or other professional concerning the application of tax law or an individual tax situation.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Her ability to inform and engage her readers, listeners and viewers is truly inspiring.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2025
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Its measurements of ocean salinity and temperatures inform Navy operations, according to the Council on Strategic Risks, a nonpartisan security policy institute in Washington.—
Abrahm Lustgarten,
ProPublica,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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That stands in stark contrast to the current stalemate between the city and the Angels over the future of Angel Stadium.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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The last-minute pact averted a retrial over claims filed by the wife and two daughters of Terry Carter, the Compton businessman who died on Jan. 29, 2015, when Knight mowed him down in the parking lot of a Los Angeles burger stand in an incident linked to the N.W.A biopic Straight Outta Compton.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The report detailed Hackman’s declining heart health, including the congestive heart failure, an aortic heart valve replacement and an irregular heartbeat.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2025
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The money was to help pay for overdue maintenance or replacement of harbor facilities such as docks, gangways, gates, pilings, rip-rap and jetties.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Buzzi died Thursday of complications from Alzheimer’s at her home near Forth Worth, Texas, her longtime rep, Mike Eisenstadt, told The Hollywood Reporter.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
2 May 2025
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The unlikely hit comedy, which tells a deranged alternative history of Mary Todd Lincoln, has attracted high-profile celebrity audience members including Dua Lipa, Jennifer Lopez, Meryl Streep, and Steven Spielberg.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Notably, incidents were higher in Democratic-run states due to higher education institution policies that allowed pro-Hamas rioters to take over college campuses with little to no consequences for attacks against Jewish students.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
3 May 2025
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Informant's tip reopens the case In 2012, five years after Yarborough’s murder, Daye resigned from the Roxboro Police Department, and Detective Ricky Hughes took over the case.—
Gina Barton,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Depth-chart impact Sanders will likely begin as a rotational defensive tackle within their scheme and the primary backup to 33-year-old starter DaQuan Jones.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Hayes was a backup before the Lakers sent Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks as part of the trade for Doncic, and Davis’ departure shouldn’t have changed that.—
Dylan Hernández,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Peel Regional Police advised people to check with the airport regarding flight delays. Update 4/24/25 10:44 p.m.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Rather, Singh advised, think of them as a menu of options—pick three to start with.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Fill-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fill-in. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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