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in place of

ADVERB

instead

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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

“Foreign Tongues” also marks the band’s second LP with Steve Jordan handling drum duties in place of the late Charlie Watts.

From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026

Discussions about deploying more ground-based long-range missiles and fighter aircraft in place of long-range strategic bombers are currently taking place, Western officials say.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026

Although non-payment of council tax can lead to a prison sentence in extreme cases, there are various discounts and support measures in place of which people are often unaware.

From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026

Aguirre is also expected to give playing time to 17-year-old prospect Gilberto Mora in midfield — possibly in place of Gutiérrez — and to bring in Jorge Sánchez for Reyes at fullback.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026

For but a heartbeat he felt most peculiar, as if thick, black treacle were running through his veins in place of blood; then the shape of the world changed.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman

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