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locum

NOUN

substitute

Synonyms

STRONGEST

backup replacement stand-in surrogate

STRONG

agent alternate assistant auxiliary changeling delegate deputy double dummy equivalent expediency expedient fill in ghost makeshift procurator proxy recourse refuge relay relief representative reserve resort resource standby stopgap sub succedaneum successor supplanter supply symbol temp temporary understudy vicar

WEAK

dernier ressort ghost writer locum tenens pinch-hitter temporary expedient

Antonyms

STRONG

being entity permanent

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Kuppuswamy was also "reluctant to accept that there was a power differential between himself and Dr A as he was only a locum consultant".

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

In the end her diagnosis only came after seeing a locum at her GP surgery who sent her for additional tests.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

However, changes to the taxation of LLPs could affect locum doctors and those working in private practice.

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2025

Dr Joseph explained large bills and financial uncertainty for surgeries mean many practices cannot afford a locum to provide cover.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2025

But, unhappily, Alfred's locum tenens lacked the executive ability to cope successfully with a glut of orders.

From The Soul of Susan Yellam by Vachell, Horace Annesley

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