DESIGNATED HITTER Synonyms: 34 Similar Words

designated hitter

noun

Definition of designated hitter

as in replacement

a person or thing that takes the place of another you'll have to be my designated hitter in the office while I'm on business trips

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Recent Examples of designated hitter With one out and no one on base, Mariners designated hitter Dominic Canzone hit a weak dribbler toward the pitcher's mound. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Lee received a break from his duties in right field and was designated hitter after a late flight home from Boston as the Giants concluded a 1-5 road trip. — CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 Episode writer Ava Coleman’s script called for Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber to hit a home run during the game. — Whitney Friedlander, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026 Athletics veteran Jeff McNeil hit an RBI single and Black walked designated hitter Max Muncy with the bases loaded. — Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for designated hitter

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Noun

Mixing wand finish is oxidizing for mixing lacks replacement with stainless steel material.

— NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
Ty Dieffenbach isn’t going anywhere Heading into his first start at the Power Four level, there was still talk from coach Bob Chesney that there was a battle for Iamaleava’s replacement between Dieffenbach and Madden Iamaleava.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

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