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double (as)

verb

Definition of double (as)

as in to stand in

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It’s mainly centered on Billie, who is worried about an old Facebook post standing in the way of finding a job.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Seven dogs surrounded and attacked a Charlotte woman standing in her yard, and three additional people were hurt while trying to help her, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of stand in

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As psychedelic rock took over the city in the 1960s, Latino artists blended it with Afro-Cuban beats and percussive sounds more commonly found in jazz and salsa.

— Marissa J. Lang, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
As nonpartisan members of the congressional staff, most parliamentarians serve across administrations and Congresses, but occasionally they have been replaced in the Senate when a new party takes over the leadership.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of take over

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The recovery took him out of commission from the 2020 season of AGT, with guest judges filling in.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026
On the 582nd Sporticast episode, Kurt Badenhausen and Jacob Feldman fill in for Scott and Eben to break down several recent changes atop sports organizations.

— Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of fill in

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The Huskies tacked on another touchdown when Wyatt Hatfield stepped in front of a Lowery pass and returned his interception 36 yards for a touchdown to provide the final margin.

— Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2026
Be real, break through the noise, get to the next step in the process.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of step in

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Second, board and management experience has to match the product the bank intends to underwrite, and general financial services expertise will not substitute for the specific asset class at issue.

— AJ Dhaliwal, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Sayes is a Diamond Crystal salt user and has had vendors substitute it for a house brand.

— Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026

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