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Definitions

in lieu of

ADVERB
rather
Synonyms
STRONGEST
sooner willingly
WEAK
alternately alternatively as a matter of choice by choice by preference first in preference just as soon more readily more willingly much sooner
Antonyms
WEAK
extremely insignificantly little violently

Example Sentences

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The good news for crypto investors is that, in lieu of a bill, the Trump administration is trying to make it easier in other ways for the industry to flourish.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Your Roth conversions would need to be made in addition to those withdrawals, not in lieu of them.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Robert Porter is being held in lieu of $2 million bail.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

He’d probably ask for cash in lieu of a metal disk: The Oracle of Omaha has pulled no punches over the years about investing in gold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Augustus Waters-style, I read him the letter in lieu of saying hello.

From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green