Thesaurus results for PINCH-HIT

pinch-hit

verb

ˈpinch-ˈhit

as in to substitute

to serve as a replacement usually for a time only assigned to pinch-hit as a math teacher for the remainder of the semester

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Recent Examples of pinch-hit Schmitt grounded into a double play, and Jerar Encarnacion (pinch-hitting for Jung Hoo Lee) struck out swinging. —

Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026 Liam Hicks walked, Owen Caissie doubled and Javier Sanoja, pinch-hitting for Graham Pauley, shot a two-run single back up the middle to stretch the lead to 5-1. —

Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2026 This was his first pinch-hit at-bat since May 28, 2024. —

Matt Gelb, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026 Down 7-3 at one point, Troy Johnston’s pinch-hit, RBI single scored a run in the eighth, cutting Houston’s lead to 7-6. —

Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pinch-hit

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinch-hit

substitute

Verb

These changes were to be achieved by increasing the consumption of fruits and vegetables, decreasing the consumption of meat and eggs, and substituting nonfat milk for whole milk.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.

— Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026