Synonyms for fill-in

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1. stand-in, substitute, relief, reliever, backup, backup man, fill-in(verb)

   someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)

   "the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes"; "we need extra employees for summer fill-ins"

   Synonyms:
   backup man, rest period, second-stringer, stand-in, respite, support, accompaniment, ease, backup, rest, succour, allayer, assuagement, relief pitcher, musical accompaniment, rilievo, easing, replacement, reserve, easement, reliever, relief, alleviation, succor, comforter, substitute, relievo, moderation, computer backup, ministration, sculptural relief, embossment, championship, backing, patronage, fireman

2. fill in(verb)

   supply with information on a specific topic

   "He filled me in on the latest developments"

   Synonyms:
   fill in, fill out, shade, stand in, complete, make out, sub, substitute

3. shade, fill in(verb)

   represent the effect of shade or shadow on

   Synonyms:
   shade off, shadow, fill in, fill out, shade, stand in, complete, make out, sub, substitute

4. substitute, sub, stand in, fill in(verb)

   be a substitute

   "The young teacher had to substitute for the sick colleague"; "The skim milk substitutes for cream--we are on a strict diet"

   Synonyms:
   make out, fill in, sub, exchange, shade, fill out, step in, deputise, stand in, complete, replace, deputize, interchange, substitute

5. complete, fill out, fill in, make out(verb)

   write all the required information onto a form

   "fill out this questionnaire, please!"; "make out a form"

   Synonyms:
   tell apart, distinguish, have intercourse, get it on, have a go at it, fatten, dispatch, come, complete, spot, love, be intimate, cut, nail, fat, know, get along, write out, make love, fill out, flesh out, fare, have sex, plump out, plump, sub, grapple, pick out, eff, eke out, round, deal, do it, manage, contend, finish, pad, round out, do, bonk, bed, stand in, fatten out, lie with, fill in, make out, discern, substitute, sleep together, recognize, jazz, sleep with, fatten up, bang, hump, screw, discharge, issue, recognise, have it away, cope, make do, get by, roll in the hay, neck, have it off, get laid, shade

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1. Joey Kramer:

   The band's offer to allow me to participate in this week's MusiCares and Grammy celebrations for red carpet photo ops only, is appreciated ; however, with a fill-in drummer playing on stage at two events honoring our collective musical contributions, it is extremely hurtful to me.

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