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fill-in

[fil-in] / ˈfɪlˌɪn /


fill in


VERB
act as substitute
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
leave blank


Example Sentences

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He will also serve as a lead correspondent for “48 Hours,” contribute to “60 Minutes,” and act as a fill-in anchor for CBS’s flagship broadcasts, she said.

From The Wall Street Journal

He has been brought to Washington several times in recent years for fill-in work at the anchor desk and a permanent role there is likely in his future.

From Los Angeles Times

Cummins may return for the second Test, and for now Scott Boland is a capable fill-in with an outstanding record in Australia.

From BBC

She also was a frequent fill-in for Gayle King on the weekday morning program.

From Los Angeles Times

He had little knowledge of weather when he was first hired by the station to do weather reports as a fill-in.

From Los Angeles Times