instead of
preposition
in·stead of
in-ˈste-də(v) 
-ˈsti-
: in place of : as a substitute for or alternative to
chose tea instead of coffee
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Which means instead of trading McBride to satisfy one trade, the Knicks can now use him as a trade chip in another.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 16 July 2024
He’s now celebrated at the office instead of being overlooked.
—Tatiana Tenreyro, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 July 2024
This is especially true for meals like oatmeal made from raw oats instead of instant oats.6
Protein in oats helps increase your metabolism.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Health, 16 July 2024
Nack suggests setting up multiple small feeders in different parts of the yard instead of one large feeder.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2024
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 16 July 2024
He’s now celebrated at the office instead of being overlooked.
—Tatiana Tenreyro, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 July 2024
This is especially true for meals like oatmeal made from raw oats instead of instant oats.6
Protein in oats helps increase your metabolism.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Health, 16 July 2024
Nack suggests setting up multiple small feeders in different parts of the yard instead of one large feeder.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2024
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“Instead of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/instead%20of. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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