Instead example sentences

"Instead" Example Sentences

1. I drank coffee instead of tea for breakfast.
2. She wore a dress instead of pants to the party.
3. We went to the park instead of the beach on Sunday.
4. I read a book instead of watching TV last night.
5. They ate dinner out instead of cooking at home.
6. I took the bus instead of driving my car.
7. She applied for a new job instead of waiting for a promotion.
8. I went to bed early instead of staying up late.
9. We decided to save our money instead of spending it all on vacation.
10. I took a walk instead of working out at the gym.
11. Let's go out for pizza instead of cooking tonight.
12. He gave me a hug instead of a handshake.
13. He told a joke instead of answering the question seriously.
14. The network decided to renew the show instead of canceling it.
15. I had an apple instead of chips for a snack.
16. She baked cookies instead of making a cake for the party.
17. I practiced the piano instead of watching my favorite show.
18. We asked for directions instead of using GPS.
19. He said he was sorry instead of making excuses.
20. I went shopping instead of doing my chores.
21. I took out the recycling instead of doing the dishes.
22. The teacher gave extra credit instead of punishing the students.
23. We decided to stay home instead of going out for the night.
24. I gave her a hug instead of criticizing her choice.
25. They opted to remodel the kitchen instead of moving.
26. He listened instead of immediately offering advice.
27. The employee requested time off instead of resigning.
28. I will try again instead of giving up.
29. I put on my coat instead of turning up the heat.
30. We extended our vacation by a few days instead of heading home.
31. She offered encouragement instead of criticism.
32. I donated the item instead of throwing it away.
33. Let's go out to dinner instead of ordering takeout.
34. She told a funny story instead of complaining.
35. I went for a walk instead of stress eating.
36. The presentation was postponed instead of canceled.
37. They opted to work through lunch instead of taking a break.
38. I complimented her instead of reprimanding her.
39. We went to a museum instead of the mall.
40. I took the stairs instead of the escalator.
41. Let's watch a movie instead of going to a restaurant.
42. I laughed instead of getting angry.
43. The employees were given a bonus instead of a raise.
44. I tried again instead of giving up in frustration.
45. We saw a sunset instead of an sunrise.
46. I told the truth instead of lying to protect someone's feelings.
47. They lowered the price instead of raising it.
48. I apologized instead of making excuses.
49. We decided to stay home instead of going out.
50. She sent me a text instead of calling.
51. I had a salad instead of a sandwich for lunch.
52. The child asked for a hug instead of a toy.
53. I took a deep breath instead of yelling.
54. They opted for remodeling instead of selling the house.
55. The committee chose option B instead of option A.
56. He told a funny story instead of lecturing me.
57. I smiled instead of frowning.
58. They chose experience over education instead.
59. I offered help instead of criticism.
60. We walked instead of driving to the park.

Common Phases

1. I made pasta instead of the salad we had planned for dinner.
2. The children wanted to play video games instead of doing their homework.
3. We went to the movies instead of staying home like we had originally planned.
4. I decided to sleep in instead of going for my morning run.
5. She invited her friends over instead of going out like she usually does on Fridays.
6. We stayed at a hotel instead of driving home after the long day of sightseeing.
7. Instead of shopping at the mall, they chose to go hiking in the mountains.
8. They frowned at her instead of praising her for volunteering.
9. The dog barked at the stranger instead of greeting him calmly.
10. He chose to relax instead of catching up on work over the weekend.
11. I hugged her instead of yelling like I had wanted to do at first.
12. She offered me help instead of judgment when I made a mistake.
13. Instead of focusing on what went wrong, we celebrated what went right.
14. The child ran to me instead of to her mother when she fell and hurt herself.
15. The teacher gave her a second chance instead of reprimanding her harshly.
16. I made her a cup of tea instead of telling her to stop crying.
17. He laughed at my joke instead of getting offended.
18. I said "Good morning!" instead of avoiding eye contact.
19. They wanted applause instead of helpful criticism.
20. The neighbor shoveled my sidewalk instead of ignoring it.
21. I handed her the cookies instead of eating them all myself.
22. He stayed silent instead of saying something he might regret.
23. We sat down and talked it out instead of ignoring the problem.
24. She offered words of encouragement instead of criticism.
25. They spent time with their children instead of working late.
26. I went for a walk instead of watching TV.
27. I provided examples instead of just making vague statements.
28. She offered me a smile instead of a frown.
29. I tried to listen instead of immediately giving advice.
30. We had a long discussion instead of just arguing.
31. I decided to stop complaining and start making changes instead.
32. They turned toward each other instead of facing away in bed.
33. I opened up instead of shutting down.
34. I apologized instead of making excuses.
35. I gave her a chance instead of casting judgment.
36. I tried to understand instead of focusing only on being understood.
37. He reached out his hand instead of making a fist.
38. I offered my time instead of just my money.
39. They worked together instead of against each other.
40. I said "I love you" instead of going to sleep mad.
41. He did the dishes instead of waiting for someone else to do them.
42. I took a shower instead of hitting the snooze button again.
43. We bought fruit instead of cookies at the grocery store.
44. They chose to be kind instead of right.
45. I chose optimism instead of pessimism.
46. She spread joy instead of negativity.
47. Our family played games together instead of everyone staring at their phones.
48. The teacher called on me to answer instead of just the same few students.
49. I sang instead of complained that day.
50. The cashier wished me a good day instead of just taking my payment silently.
51. I planned a date night instead of working late again.
52. He built her up instead of tearing her down.
53. I walked outside instead of staying indoors all day.
54. We resolved the issue together instead of avoiding it.
55. The board offered solutions instead of just complaints at the meeting.
56. I put effort into improving myself instead of worrying about others.
57. I chose to focus on the present instead of the past.
58. They focused on similarities instead of differences.
59. He watered the plants instead of letting them go thirsty.
60. I said "thank you" instead of "you're welcome."