as in replacement
a person or thing that takes the place of another
the business owners brought in a pinch hitter until a permanent manager could be hired
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Recent Examples of pinch hitter
Mota is probably best known in Dodgers history for establishing himself as a clutch pinch hitter during the team's World Series runs throughout the 1970s and 1980s.
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Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025
Sign Up Now here was a situation screaming for a pinch hitter.
—Steve Buckley, The Athletic, 6 Aug. 2024
Harris’ hit was a 108 mph opposite-field drive — the third-hardest ball of the game — against Reds closer Emilio Pagán, who struck out pinch hitter Eddie Rosario to end the game.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 8 May 2025
But the next time his turn in the order came up, manager Rocco Baldelli sent pinch hitter Mickey Gasper up in Keaschall's place.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
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Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025
Sign Up Now here was a situation screaming for a pinch hitter.
—Steve Buckley, The Athletic, 6 Aug. 2024
Harris’ hit was a 108 mph opposite-field drive — the third-hardest ball of the game — against Reds closer Emilio Pagán, who struck out pinch hitter Eddie Rosario to end the game.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 8 May 2025
But the next time his turn in the order came up, manager Rocco Baldelli sent pinch hitter Mickey Gasper up in Keaschall's place.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinch hitter
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Super 8 is planning a full roof replacement, a new front entrance with automatic double doors and the implementation of PTAC heaters and coolers in all of the hotel’s 80 rooms, which will cost $195,000.—
Erin Yarnall,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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Amazon If Dad's water bottle is gross or dented, consider this replacement.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
3 June 2025
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The information provided here is not legal advice and does not purport to be a substitute for advice of counsel on any specific matter.—
Jonathan Carson,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The time allocated could not be a substitute for instructional time.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2025
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Master Lock Portable Small Lock Box $24 $18 at Amazon Not every hotel room has a safe, and this portable lock box is a solid backup.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2025
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Having a backup, like a satellite phone with two-way communications capabilities, is better.—
Amanda Loudin,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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“Pinch hitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinch%20hitter. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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