sub
noun
a submarine.
is subbing
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present progressiveof sub (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Kelly Osbourne is subbing for Foxx’s daughter and “Beat Shazam” co-host Corinne Foxx, who recently confirmed that her father has been “out of the hospital for weeks, recuperating” and playing pickleball.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 24, 2023
An ACM winner in 2018 for new female vocalist, Alaina quipped that since Brooks is subbing himself out of the game, perhaps he could give her a nod at the big crown.
From Fox News ● Aug. 21, 2020
Brach is subbing for All-Star closer Zach Britton, who’s on the disabled list.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 21, 2017
And this year, there's a twist: Actor Craig Wallace is subbing for Edward Gero, who has played Ebenezer Scrooge since 2009.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 17, 2016
Arnold Schwarzenegger is subbing in for Trump and, as usual, three of Trump’s children—Ivanka, Donald Jr. and Eric—will help judge.
From Time ● Mar. 23, 2016
