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standby

[stand-bahy] / ˈstændˌbaɪ /
NOUN
substitute
Synonyms
STRONG
assistant backup deputy double fill in relief replacement reserve stalwart stand-by stand-in sub successor temp temporary understudy
WEAK
pinch-hitter recourse

Example Sentences

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Indoor events will have a standby line that does not require tickets; however, there is no guarantee you will be seated.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Ireland's armed forces have been put "on standby" to assist with clearing the blockades, defence minister Helen McEntee has said.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

While previous methods depended on high-powered lasers, this effect can be triggered with microwatts of power, far less than what a smartphone uses in standby mode.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

President Lai Ching-te was on standby in Taipei, taking calls at extreme hours due to the different time zones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Maybe she couldn’t keep track of standby codes, but she was capable of standing up straight.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix