Definitions

in place of

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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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in place of

Jackson, a former state lawmaker, was chosen by Maine Democratic Party delegates to run in place of Platner, who dropped out in July after sexual misconduct allegations against him.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026

“Scabbards for Type 30 bayonets were made of bamboo, and bamboo tubes were given in place of the standard metal canteens.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

Players such as Dan Lawrence, who came into the side in place of Stokes, and Cox have impressed, as had the four-man pace attack until struggles against the Pakistan lower order on Friday in Birmingham.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

It urges member states to use the new map in place of the traditional Mercator projection, which was designed for maritime navigation by Flemish cartographer Gerardus Mercator in 1569.

From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026

The realm would be a much different place with Cersei ruling in place of her husband.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

in place of

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