use a surrogate

Examples (10)

• He used the Internet as a surrogate for use with real people.
• In the absence of a direct mentor, she decided to use online forums as a surrogate.
• The company had to use a temporary employee as a surrogate for the vacationing manager.
• He often tried to use his charm as a surrogate for genuine effort.
• To cope with the loss, she began to use her work as a surrogate for social interaction.
• The software allows users to use a virtual character as a surrogate in simulations.
• He was forced to use a borrowed car as a surrogate until his own was repaired.
• They decided to use a stand-in actor as a surrogate for the dangerous stunts.
• She had to use a simple sketch as a surrogate for a detailed architectural plan.
• The government may use sanctions as a surrogate for direct military intervention.