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stand-in::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | backup, backup man, fill-in, relief, reliever, substitute |
| Type of | compeer, equal, match, peer |
| Has types | replacement, stunt man, stunt woman, alternate, surrogate, double, locum, locum tenens |
| Derivation | stand in |
the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes.
Examples of stand-in
stand-in
Stand with feet apart, look people in the eye and place your hands on your hips.
From the stltoday.com
The soaring ratings stand in contrast to a rough year off-the-field for the NFL.
From the chron.com
These robots now stand in for the young children who used to be ride the camels.
From the theatlantic.com
Others stand alone, like those odd, irresistible Joshua Trees out in the desert.
From the latimes.com
In those moments of uncertainty, Filipinos took a stand and risked all they had.
From the cnn.com
That's why U.S. business should stand united in support of CAFTA and free trade.
From the businessweek.com
Still, he's glad he didn't let the rules of Business Plans 101 stand in his way.
From the businessweek.com
The new bridge, completed in September 2008, is expected to stand for 100 years.
From the cnn.com
I have had deer walk the same trail I used coming in and walk right to my stand.
From the desmoinesregister.com
