fill-in
noun
a person or thing that fills in, as a substitute, replacement, or insertion.
fill-ins
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pluralof fill-in.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Maxwell noted that his work had been covered by knowledgeable fill-ins from out of state.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2025
Country star Gill and Frey’s 31-year-old son Deacon have also served as fill-ins.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 27, 2025
In one sense, Stewart is the latest in a line of celebrity fill-ins who have hosted “The Daily Show” since Trevor Noah left in December 2022.
From New York Times ● Feb. 13, 2024
McAvoy was one of three regulars on the blue line that the Bruins didn’t have, making the performance of fill-ins like rookie Lohrei even more impressive.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 3, 2023
The conga drum player was especially wild, playing insane fill-ins all over the place.
From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick
