2
relief(noun, reserve, substitute, replacement, alternate)
2
stand in(verb, expression, phrasal verb)
2
sub(noun, cover, reserve, substitute, replacement)
2
supernumerary(adjective, extra, substitute, replacement, temporary)
2
surrogate(noun, supply, extra, agent, substitute)
2
sustainer(support, prop, pillar, backbone, bulwark)
2
temporary(noun, reserve, extra, substitute, replacement)
2
upholder(support, prop, pillar, backbone, bulwark)
2
well-wisher(noun, luxuriance, overdose, redundance)
1
abetter
1
abettor
1
additional(adjective, spare, extra, replacement, temporary)
1
admirer
1
advocate
1
aficionado
1
agent(supply, replacement, alternative, alternate, backup)
1
alacrity
1
anchor(support, prop, pillar, backbone)
1
angel
1
artificial(adjective, extra, auxiliary, supernumerary)
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