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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

Example Sentences

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He has little of Karp’s genteel bedside manner or public profile and is known instead for an unforgiving style and hard-driving perfectionism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

One concern about the currently available GLP-1 drugs is that when patients lose weight, they lose mostly muscle instead of fat.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Bass did not attend the forum, traveling instead to New Orleans for a reelection fundraiser.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

They administered the Eucharist instead to the members of the procession and to police officers who were nearby.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Brie hands me a bag full of snacks and toys for Teddy and then hugs Teddy goodbye as if they’ll be apart for a couple of weeks instead of a couple of hours.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.