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
Jamie Westbrook, a career minor league journeyman who has spent 11 seasons waiting for his shot, was called up to the big leagues on Sunday and made his debut in the bottom of the ninth after Cora inserted him as a pinch hitter with two outs and the game-winning run at second.
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 2 June 2024
Weaver, who was lights out against Kansas City, delivered a strikeout in three pitches to pinch hitter Will Brennan and got the always-dangerous Jose Ramirez to ground out with runners at the corners to end the inning.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 15 Oct. 2024
The Phillies, as a team, have only eight hits and three doubles from their pinch hitters in 2024.
—Matt Gelb, The Athletic, 26 July 2024
Giancarlo Stanton fouled out to the catcher with two on in the seventh, dropping to 4 for 44 as a pinch hitter.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2024
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 2 June 2024
Weaver, who was lights out against Kansas City, delivered a strikeout in three pitches to pinch hitter Will Brennan and got the always-dangerous Jose Ramirez to ground out with runners at the corners to end the inning.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 15 Oct. 2024
The Phillies, as a team, have only eight hits and three doubles from their pinch hitters in 2024.
—Matt Gelb, The Athletic, 26 July 2024
Giancarlo Stanton fouled out to the catcher with two on in the seventh, dropping to 4 for 44 as a pinch hitter.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinch hitter
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Key stats Minnesota’s replacement LT Cam Robinson has allowed eight sacks in 10 games, and gave up nine pressures against the Lions in Week 18.Jacob Robinson, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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This money can go towards evacuation and relocation costs, instrument replacement/repair, home damage, medical care, mental health services and other living needs.Thania Garcia, Variety, 9 Jan. 2025
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In terms of a substitute striking so rapidly, the first comparison that came to mind was Nicklas Bendtner for Arsenal against Tottenham Hotspur in 2007.Phil Hay, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Nutritional yeast, nuts and seeds, whole grains, and dairy substitutes can also provide a variety of essential vitamins and minerals.Merve Ceylan, Health, 14 Jan. 2025
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This opened the door for Moore to serve as the backup for Mahomes and make two starts.Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
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He was mostly used as a viable backup but started five of his 74 appearances.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Pinch hitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinch%20hitter. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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