as in rather
as a substitute
I was offered a ride, but I chose to walk instead
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For anyone who books the part, Legacy said to not wash their vehicle and instead keep it dusty and dirty.
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Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2025
There are no menus; instead, chat with the bartender about your preferences.
—Katie Chang, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The plane, however, started to accelerate on a parallel taxiway instead, prompting an air traffic controller to cancel the takeoff clearance.
—Aaron Cooper, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
Though the boy and his family rejected the offer to instead auction the item with Fanatics Collect, Pirates owner Bob Nutting still offered a meeting with Pirates players when the team visits LA this season, according to MLB.com.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 21 Mar. 2025
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Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2025
There are no menus; instead, chat with the bartender about your preferences.
—Katie Chang, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The plane, however, started to accelerate on a parallel taxiway instead, prompting an air traffic controller to cancel the takeoff clearance.
—Aaron Cooper, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
Though the boy and his family rejected the offer to instead auction the item with Fanatics Collect, Pirates owner Bob Nutting still offered a meeting with Pirates players when the team visits LA this season, according to MLB.com.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Instead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instead. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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