in lieu

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Synonyms of in lieunext
: instead
… some of the units are made available at affordable prices, or the developers pay a fee in lieu that supports a … housing fund.—Chloe Hilles

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Actually, the truth is that the committee is about to pick a much worthier candidate for the cash, and that Tony, having also lied to his parents about winning the prize, is going to follow Nancy up to Provincetown in lieu of any better ideas. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 29 July 2026 Taylor himself developed an artificial diet that could be used to raise caterpillars in lieu of live milkweed. — Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026 Fowler noted, however, that some of the contact fields were missing data or contained the contacts of assistants, managers or publicists in lieu of a personal email or phone number. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 27 July 2026 Staff noted property negotiations for easements will feature some flexibility, as certain property owners may choose water tap exchanges in lieu of direct financial compensation. — Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in lieu

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“In lieu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20lieu. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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