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. Bachir Hella:

   The Sahrawi people will remain united and will continue the battle until independence, the death of our leader will not affect the Sahrawi people. All Sahrawi will stand in his place.

2. Nick Zerwas:

   If you stand in the middle of a freeway and try to block a freeway, you deserve to go to jail, it's really that cut and dry.

3. Erich Gutkind:

   The stupendous fact that we stand in the midst of reality will always be something far more wonderful than anything we do.

4. Antony Blinken:

   We had hoped 2021 would offer the opportunity to partner with a democratizing Sudan, but the military's seizure of power in October and violence against peaceful protesters have cast doubt on that future, we do not want to return to the past and are prepared to respond to those who seek to block the aspirations of the Sudanese people for a civilian-led, democratic government and who would stand in the way of accountability, justice, and peace.

5. Mildred Madison:

   I think this is the most important vote that we've ever had, we must vote. I agree with Michelle Obama when Michelle Obama said go early, stand in line if you have to, take your lunch, your breakfast or lunch or whatever, do that. But make sure that you vote.