Hawaii’s volcanic activity today is a good stand-in for the conditions that existed on ancient Mars.
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Stand-in
Synonyms for "stand-in" (104 found)
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Closest matches (21)
Noun(6 words)
Strong matches (31)
Verb(2 words)
designate a proxyfill in
Adjective(3 words)
ecological proxyeducational proxynondescriptive term
Related words (52)
Noun(22 words)
placeholderproxiesproxyproxy organismreliefrelieverreplacementsrepprepresentingstopgapstopgapssubssubstitutesubstitute coverersubstitutessubstitutionssurrogatesurrogatestemporaryunderstudies
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Sample sentences
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They used a stand-in to set up the lighting so that the actor did not have to be there during the lengthy process.
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France's own stand-in stand-off Trinh-Duc missed with a drop-goal when well set but then set off on a curving run through a scattered defensive line which carried him deep into enemy territory until Weepu's desperate tap-tackle finally brought him down.
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Beans, corn, and even chopped broccoli work not just as stand-ins but can elevate a meal. Each brings its unique texture and flavor profile.
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