as in replacements
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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Recent Examples of fill-ins
Sensing hesitance as well as incompetence, coaches and players alike tried to sway the flailing fill-ins at every turn.
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Michael Silver, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
That’s because the players who have been called up as fill-ins for the injured also were on the ice.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 23 Mar. 2026
Then there are the fill-ins from Triple-A who pop up regularly.
—Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Mar. 2026
Merrill is not new to the station, having done weekends and fill-ins previously.
—Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
In Diggs’ place, Schottenheimer mentioned Trikweze Bridges and Caelen Carson as potential fill-ins against the Commanders.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2025
Michael Silver, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
That’s because the players who have been called up as fill-ins for the injured also were on the ice.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 23 Mar. 2026
Then there are the fill-ins from Triple-A who pop up regularly.
—Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Mar. 2026
Merrill is not new to the station, having done weekends and fill-ins previously.
—Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
In Diggs’ place, Schottenheimer mentioned Trikweze Bridges and Caelen Carson as potential fill-ins against the Commanders.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fill-ins
Noun
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The company has received 5,952 reports involving DC-DC converter replacements, but these have resulted in no accidents or injuries.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
27 Apr. 2026
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By addressing messes quickly and effectively, these types of products can help prevent stains, odors, and wear that often lead to deeper cleaning, repairs, or replacements.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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When Ponce and Brizuela played in the World Cup, there was no controversy because both were substitutes, and Brizuela’s nationality was only revealed after the tournament.—
Carlos Rodriguez,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Although schools are open with substitutes, the strike has consumed about 6% of the academic year.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Fill-ins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fill-ins. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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