as in rather
as a substitute
I was offered a ride, but I chose to walk instead
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But Trump has been unable to restrain himself, his aides say, and has instead tried to preempt that reaction.
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Eric Cortellessa / Gastonia, TIME, 3 Nov. 2024
The Republicans instead turned relentlessly to the issue of immigration, manipulating the everyday struggles of migrant life to seem like the plundering of an invading horde.
—The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2024
Monroe, however, declined and chose to make The Misfits instead, which became her final feature film.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 22 Oct. 2024
Her Frankenstein, Ben, seemingly betrays her, opting to dress as a member of the Rat Pack instead.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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Eric Cortellessa / Gastonia, TIME, 3 Nov. 2024
The Republicans instead turned relentlessly to the issue of immigration, manipulating the everyday struggles of migrant life to seem like the plundering of an invading horde.
—The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2024
Monroe, however, declined and chose to make The Misfits instead, which became her final feature film.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 22 Oct. 2024
Her Frankenstein, Ben, seemingly betrays her, opting to dress as a member of the Rat Pack instead.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Instead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instead. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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