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SURROGATES Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word surrogates. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word surrogates. (close relations)
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surrogate

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nounn
noun

• one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen

adjective satellite

• serving or used in place of another

• necessitating a choice between mutually exclusive possibilities

• pertaining to unconventional choices

backups
nounn
noun

• an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage

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

• a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts

• (computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device

• the act of providing approval and support

clones
nounn
noun

• a person who is almost identical to another

• a group of genetically identical cells or organisms derived from a single cell or individual by some kind of asexual reproduction

• an unauthorized copy or imitation

verb

• make multiple identical copies of

deputies
nounn
noun

• someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies

• an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent

• a member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France)

• a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others

proxies
nounn
noun

• a person authorized to act for another

• a power of attorney document given by shareholders of a corporation authorizing a specific vote on their behalf at a corporate meeting

replacements
nounn
noun

• the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another

• someone who takes the place of another person

• an event in which one thing is substituted for another

• a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another

• filling again by supplying what has been used up

• a person who follows next in order

substitutes
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another

• an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced

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

adjective satellite

• capable of substituting in any of several positions on a team

• serving or used in place of another

• artificial and inferior

verb

• put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items

• be a substitute

• act as a substitute

successors
nounn
noun

• a person who follows next in order

• a thing or person that immediately replaces something or someone

• a person who inherits some title or office

alternate
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• of leaves and branches etc; first on one side and then on the other in two ranks along an axis; not paired

noun

• someone who takes the place of another person

adjective satellite

• every second one of a series

• serving or used in place of another

• occurring by turns; first one and then the other

verb

• go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions

• exchange people temporarily to fulfill certain jobs and functions

• be an understudy or alternate for a role

• reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

• do something in turns

deputy
nounn
noun

• someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies

• an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent

• a member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France)

• a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others

foster
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864)

adjective satellite

• providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties

verb

• promote the growth of

• bring up under fosterage; of children

• help develop, help grow

replacement
nounn
noun

• the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another

• someone who takes the place of another person

• an event in which one thing is substituted for another

• a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another

• filling again by supplying what has been used up

• a person who follows next in order

Best Hypernyms For SURROGATES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for surrogates, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
agent backup fill-in relief reliever stand-in substitute agents deputies representatives substitutes
Phrases (1)
backup man

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