Synonyms for stand-in
stand-in

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1. stand-in, substitute, relief, reliever, backup, backup man, fill-inverb

   someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)

   "the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes"; "we need extra employees for summer fill-ins"

   Synonyms:
   backup man, rest period, second-stringer, respite, support, accompaniment, ease, backup, rest, succour, allayer, assuagement, relief pitcher, musical accompaniment, rilievo, easing, replacement, reserve, easement, reliever, relief, alleviation, fill-in, succor, comforter, substitute, relievo, moderation, computer backup, ministration, sculptural relief, embossment, championship, backing, patronage, fireman

2. substitute, sub, stand in, fill inverb

   be a substitute

   "The young teacher had to substitute for the sick colleague"; "The skim milk substitutes for cream--we are on a strict diet"

   Synonyms:
   make out, fill in, sub, exchange, shade, fill out, step in, deputise, stand in, complete, replace, deputize, interchange, substitute

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1. Elizabeth Warren:

   We are not anonymous people in our precinct, so we're going to have to stand in some corner on Monday night, and it's going to be Bob Dvorsky corner.

2. President Biden:

   I still hope to sign into law a comprehensive and meaningful police reform bill that honors the name and memory of George Floyd, because we need legislation to ensure lasting and meaningful change, but this moment demands action, and we cannot allow those who stand in the way of progress to prevent us from answering the call. That is why my Administration has already taken important steps, with the Justice Department announcing new policies on chokeholds, no-knock warrants, and body cameras.

3. Julian Mayo:

   You don't want to stand in front of a high speed truck, but if you believe the bulk of the selling is behind us then that will give stability to markets.

4. Judith Enck:

   State legislatures and governors should not stand in the way of local governments taking action to reduce local pollution.

5. Robert Costello:

   I’ve listened to Michael Cohen stand in front of the courthouse and say things that are directly contrary to what he said to us.