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instead

[in-sted] / ɪnˈstɛd /
ADVERB
alternatively
Synonyms
STRONG
rather
WEAK
alternately alternative as a substitute in lieu in place of in preference on behalf of on second thought preferably rather than

Example Sentences

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Yet instead of supporting this sector, U.S. sanctions are crippling it.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

Her eldest daughter Ava has her own tablet, but Abigail has tried to focus on discovering her interests away from tech instead - with painting, for example.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

“Fear is the greatest obstacle for any entrepreneur”; “sometimes the biggest challenges become our greatest opportunities”; “learning how to lift people up into their roles instead of managing down with constant criticism is key.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Worries about inflation have caused some seniors to stampede into gold instead, even though that is highly speculative, functionally useless and pays no dividends at all.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

But then if it was an accident, why would the culprit duck into the doorway, instead of just apologizing?

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse