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

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But a YouGov poll published on Friday, external found that only 18% of fans wanted the Premier League to stop using VAR entirely, with 68% instead favouring changes being made to how it is used.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Maras and Ramsay make the wise choice to shoot the film with richly saturated color instead of the usual grayish, desaturated look often assigned to period pieces set in this era.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Investors are largely brushing off inflation worries and are focusing instead on earnings.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Landlords may soon find it more practical to sell their rental properties and open pet boarding hotels instead.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Someone has removed the Cohan song and started playing dance music instead.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

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