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do the work of

VERB

pinch hit

Synonyms

WEAK

act for alternate answer for back up be in place of change commute cover for deputize displace double for fill in fill in for fill one's position go as proxy relieve replace serve in one's stead spell stand for stand in stand in for sub supersede supplant supply swap swap places with switch take another's place take over

VERB

substitute

Synonyms

STRONGEST

replace supplant swap

STRONG

alternate change commute deputize displace proxy relieve spell sub supersede switch

WEAK

act for answer for back up be in place of cover for double for fill in for fill one's position go as serve in one's stead stand for stand in (for) swap places with take another's place take over

Antonyms

STRONG

continue keep

Example Sentences

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Some say they are getting injured as they have to do the work of multiple people.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

The private security forces that some shippers engage today to prevent piracy could do the work of privateers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

"We have to do the work of people, not the work of politicians," he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

"It's the opportunity to do the work of a Senedd properly and Wales deserves no less than that," she added as the sound of construction work echoed around us.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026

“If I cannot do the work of your nine men,” said Bolverkr, “then you need not pay me. But if I do...”

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman

do the work of

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