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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are used instead" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when comparing two or more options, indicating that one option is substituted for another.
Example: "In this recipe, fresh herbs are used instead of dried ones for a more vibrant flavor."
Alternatives: "are utilized in place of" or "are employed as a substitute for".
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Sometimes sugar or other flavorings are used instead of salt.
Tens of simulations are used instead of hundreds or thousands.
The island is accessible only by boat; golf carts and bicycles are used instead of cars.
For the filling, only whole shrimps are used, instead of the usual seafood scraps.
Similarly, the words "Air Force" are used instead of the words "Regular Air Force".
Group names (legacy) cannot contain colon characters, so hyphens are used instead.
Hand-held welders are used instead of new robotic welders, for example.
Electronic signs or signals, particularly communication devices, are used instead to guide the vehicle and operator.
Credit cards are also uncommon in Japan; charge cards, paid off monthly, are used instead.
These are used instead of cash for purchase, and are settled within 90 days.
In this architecture, long-range wireless links are used instead of multi-hop wired paths.
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