Synonyms for surrogate
ˈsɜr əˌgeɪt, -gɪt, ˈsʌr-; -ˌgeɪtsur·ro·gate

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1. surrogateverb

   Synonyms:
   replace, foster, substitute, deputize, subrogate

2. surrogatenoun

   A substitute (usually of a person, position or role).

   Synonyms:
   foster, substitute, replace, subrogate, deputize

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1. surrogate, alternate, replacementnoun

   someone who takes the place of another person

   Synonyms:
   switch, substitute, renewal, substitution, successor, transposition, refilling, replenishment, replacement, alternate, permutation, replacing, deputy

   Antonyms:
   biological

2. deputy, surrogateadjective

   a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others

   Synonyms:
   lieutenant, replacement, deputy, deputy sheriff, alternate

   Antonyms:
   biological

3. foster, surrogateadjective

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

   "foster parent"; "foster child"; "foster home"; "surrogate father"

   Synonyms:
   foster

   Antonyms:
   biological

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1. List of paraphrases for "surrogate":

   substitution, replacement, substitute, alternative, surrogacy, alternate

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1. Jeff Sessions:

   I’m not aware of any of those activities. I have been called a surrogate at a time or two in that campaign and I didn’t have – did not have communications with the Russians, and I’m unable to comment on it.

2. Ben LaBolt:

   There is no surrogate in the country better suited to helping Joe Biden than Barack Obama.

3. Trent Franks:

   The allegations and repercussions are coming at a rapid clip, as the post-Weinstein reckoning rips through Congress. On Thursday, Minnesota Democratic Sen. Al Franken said Minnesota Democratic Sen. Al Franken was stepping down after multiple women accused Minnesota Democratic Sen. Al Franken of sexual misconduct. In Franken’s case, three-dozen members of Minnesota Democratic Sen. Al Franken own party demanded Minnesota Democratic Sen. Al Franken leave. Later that night, Arizona Republican Rep. Trent Franks announced Arizona Republican Rep. Trent Franks would resign, reportedly following a backlash for asking two female staffers to be a surrogate to bear Arizona Republican Rep. Trent Franks child. Rep. Arizona Republican Rep. Trent Franks, R-Ariz., announced Arizona Republican Rep. Trent Franks resignation after it came to light Arizona Republican Rep. Trent Franks discussed surrogacy with two subordinates I deeply regret that my discussion of this option and process in the workplace caused distress.

4. Matthew Morgan:

   Rudy Giuliani himself, he requested an engagement letter, and he requested through a surrogate what was viewed as a large amount of compensation, and when I presented this to (Trump deputy campaign manager) Justin Clark, Justin Clark didn’t think that was a number the campaign was willing to pay and I relied on then Justin to tell me if we could do such an engagement letter and then it never materialized.

5. Irwin Redlener:

   If I was running the training for agents, I'd say, William Schaffner're acting as a parental surrogate and as such have to pay attention as if this were William Schaffner own child, the government has taken custody of these children, and they have to own that responsibility. Irwin Redlener can't just take custody without responsibility.