as in rather
as a substitute
I was offered a ride, but I chose to walk instead
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Recent Examples of instead
What happens instead is, to reference Fritz’s former moniker, Corndawgian in its playful absurdity.
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Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2025
They instead are legally required to document the specific facts establishing that believe, while also articulating the facts that leave them to believe that an individual inside a vehicle is in the country illegally.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2025
As employees are expected to return to the office, many decide to leave the company instead.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
During a press briefing Tuesday, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce deflected questions about the allegations against Levi and lifting the sanctions, instead deferring to the Israeli government to investigate.
—Emily Chang, ABC News, 31 July 2025
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Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2025
They instead are legally required to document the specific facts establishing that believe, while also articulating the facts that leave them to believe that an individual inside a vehicle is in the country illegally.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2025
As employees are expected to return to the office, many decide to leave the company instead.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
During a press briefing Tuesday, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce deflected questions about the allegations against Levi and lifting the sanctions, instead deferring to the Israeli government to investigate.
—Emily Chang, ABC News, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instead
rather
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Creditors would much rather have the assets of the LLC or partnership than sit around waiting for distributions.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The result is, in some respects, a rather straightforward documentary portrait of an indefatigable journalist.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Instead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instead. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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