as in to substitute
to serve as a replacement usually for a time only
assigned to pinch-hit as a math teacher for the remainder of the semester
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Recent Examples of pinch-hit
Larkin arrived at Riverfront Stadium before his bags did and pinch-hit that night using Rose’s bat and spikes and Davis’ batting gloves.
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C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 15 May 2025
In his only career postseason appearances, Rollins went hitless in three pinch-hitting appearances against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1965 World Series.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
Roberts first had to dip into his bench in the seventh inning, pinch-hitting Rojas for Michael Conforto as the Braves brought left-handed reliever Dylan Lee into the game.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2025
However, Aaron Boone chose not to pinch-hit for backup catcher J.C. Escarra, who started, with the bases loaded and nobody out prior to the Vivas at-bat.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 4 May 2025
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C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 15 May 2025
In his only career postseason appearances, Rollins went hitless in three pinch-hitting appearances against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1965 World Series.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
Roberts first had to dip into his bench in the seventh inning, pinch-hitting Rojas for Michael Conforto as the Braves brought left-handed reliever Dylan Lee into the game.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2025
However, Aaron Boone chose not to pinch-hit for backup catcher J.C. Escarra, who started, with the bases loaded and nobody out prior to the Vivas at-bat.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 4 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinch-hit
substitute
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Here are the best ones: Ultra-Short-Term ETFs: 9 Best Buys These funds hold short-term bonds and bills and can substitute for a money-market fund.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The best summer wreaths are a warm-weather update on traditionally festive decor, substituting holly and pine for colorful flowers and lush greenery.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
20 May 2025
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“Pinch-hit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinch-hit. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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