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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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These changes aren’t cost-driven, as Sony is instead hoping to prioritize growth under new business strategies implemented by its new chief executive, Ravi Ahuja.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

“Don’t go back to the moon,” Gregory Asimakis argued in a Houston Chronicle op-ed, saying it wasn’t worth the price tag and we should’ve launched robots instead of four humans.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

The workers opting to retire instead of taking on AI.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

“We said: Let’s get the full tax benefit instead of having higher hurdles going forward,” said Christy Matzen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

They mostly just wanted to hang out on lawn chairs, and even when we did go in, they’d pick one spot in the water and stay there talking instead of swimming.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison