Definitions

in place of

ADVERB

instead

Synonyms

STRONG

rather

WEAK

alternately alternative as a substitute in lieu in preference on behalf of on second thought preferably rather than

PREPOSITION

for

Synonyms

WEAK

after as beneficial to concerning conducive to during for the sake of in contemplation of in exchange for in favor of in furtherance of in order to in order to get in pursuance of in the direction of in the interest of in the name of notwithstanding on the part of on the side of pro supposing to to counterbalance to go to to the amount of to the extent of toward under the authority of with a view to with regard to with respect

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A fund may decide to return some of an investors’ own capital to them in place of dividends or for other reasons.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

It posited an America that never existed in place of the one that does.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

Publicly traded BDCs like Ares Capital and Blue Owl Capital supplied credit for private-equity buyouts, in place of broadly syndicated loans arranged by banks.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

McAllan, who appeared in place of Swinney, said each new proposal "needs to be considered against climate compatibility, which remains an obligation, and energy security, which is a moving picture".

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Lord Manderly’s household guard wore cloaks of blue-green wool and carried silver tridents in place of common spears.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

in place of

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