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in place of

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All (2) Adverb (1) Preposition (1)

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instead adv.
for prep.

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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Carson Wentz, starting in place of an injured Kyler Murray, finished the loss with two interceptions, a fumble and only eight completions in what was the single ugliest game by a quarterback this season.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2026

Veteran David Quessenberry could start in place of Jackson.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

The Associated Press news agency drew his wrath for refusing to adopt the name "Gulf of America" in place of "Gulf of Mexico."

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

Picking him over 23-year-old Cooper Connolly in place of injured all-rounder Cameron Green, Australia named an entire XI aged over 30 for the first time in their history.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

Now Brinker, with his steady wit and ceaseless plans, Brinker had nothing to offer in place of Leper’s dust motes and creeping ivy and snails.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles

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