2
relieve
2
second string(expression, reserves)
2
spare(adjective, reserve, standby)
2
spell
2
stand in for(verb, expression, idiom)
2
stunt man(noun, expression, idiom, person)
2
substitute for
2
successor(noun, cover, reserve, substitute, replacement)
2
supplanter(replacement, alternative, alternate, backup, surrogate)
2
vicar(replacement, alternative, alternate, backup, surrogate)
2
vice
2
walk-on
1
acolyte(noun, deputy)
1
act for
1
actor(noun, person)
1
advocate
1
aide(noun, deputy)
1
alter ego
1
amateur
1
amicus curiae
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