2
double(replacement, alternative, alternate, backup, surrogate)
2
draft
2
effort(noun, move, action, control)
2
equivalent(supply, agent, replacement, alternative, alternate)
2
fill-in(substitute, replacement, alternative, alternate, backup)
2
fugitive
2
imitation(extra, auxiliary, supernumerary)
2
interim measure(noun, fix, measure, solution, workaround)
2
lid
2
limited
2
locum tenens(expression, idiom, supply, agent, replacement)
2
maneuver(noun, move, action, control, design)
2
means(noun, move, action, control, design)
2
mock(extra, auxiliary, supernumerary)
2
move(noun, action, control)
2
provisory
2
reserve(extra, replacement, alternative, alternate, auxiliary)
2
scapegoat(noun, substitution)
2
short-lived
2
short-range(adjective, temporary)
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