Synonyms for 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, stand-in, 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, complete, replace, deputize, interchange, substitute

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1. Hussam Ayloush:

   There's absolutely nothing that could justify (this shooting), and we stand in mourning and sadness for what happened.

2. The President:

   It was one of the largest and most daring rescue missions in American history. Pat and his team rescued 75 captives and killed 20 ISIS terrorists. Pat, you embody the righteous glory of American valor. We stand in awe of your heroic, daring and gallant deeds, you truly went above and beyond the call of duty to earn our nation's highest military honor.

3. James Krellenstein:

   The James Krellenstein government always has the power to -- to put The US government colloquially -- break patents when those patents stand in the way of competition, and Gilead Sciences is guaranteed fair compensation under the same law, so Gilead Sciences would still make a lot of money.

4. Marianne Moore:

   It is human nature to stand in the middle of a thing.

5. Mitch McConnell:

   Senate GOP does not contain every idea our party likes, i am confident Democrats will feel the same. Yet Senate Republicans believe the many serious differences between our two parties should not stand in the way of agreeing where we can agree and making law that helps our nation.