INSTANCED Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

instanced

verb

past tense of instance

as in cited

to give as an example instanced one particular incident as an illustration of their penchant for practical jokes

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as in specified

to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically instanced the latest astronomical research in her presentation on measuring star magnitude

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as in illustrated

to show or make clear by using examples instanced the hero's moral courage with several examples from the novel

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The strike targeted the IRGC Navy headquarters in the village of Zibakenar, on the Caspian Sea, according to local authorities cited by IRNA.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Kiffin cited other concerns, ranging from backups disengaging if more close games provide fewer on-field opportunities to the long-term wear and tear on players’ bodies.

— Seth Emerson, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of cited

Verb

The show’s first trailer, which debuted during DC Studios’ Hall H panel, illustrated its commitment to using traditional cop show tropes on a comic book property.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 24 July 2026
This was starkly illustrated by Sunday’s final, which ended with Spain beating Argentina 1-0 courtesy of Ferran Torres’s extra-time goal.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 24 July 2026

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One commenter mentioned that the gunky conditions were reminiscent of a river in Colorado overrun by didymo, an algae that can form thick mats, making the water unpleasant for fish, animals and people.

— Hannah Smith July 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2026
Schroeder mentioned another woman, 80, now an EVSA member, who was run down by an e-biker on April 16, 2024, shattering her leg, at the same location Jean was struck.

— Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026

Definition of mentioned

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One participant noticed the subtle Native American influences woven through my writing — something most of my other clients had never picked up on.

— Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Most Americans, however, have never really noticed the impact of the Jones Act.

— James Surowiecki, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026

Definition of noticed

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Ultra Maritime demonstrated a counter-unmanned underwater vehicle (C-UUV) capability during the US Navy’s Lanternfish 2026 exercise.

— Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026
Since then, the administration has demonstrated its willingness to implement a variety of those laws to rebuild the president's tariff regime.

— Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR, 24 July 2026

Definition of demonstrated

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Fourth District Council member Eric Bunch noted that the apartments are currently without air conditioning and temperatures are going to rise to 100 degrees soon.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
Sheinbaum has said that little evidence has emerged to substantiate claims of cartels interfering with elections, and noted that a state-level electoral tribunal ratified Rocha’s win in Sinaloa, after examining reports of irregularities.

— Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

Definition of noted

Verb

Its guidance is frequently quoted and some of its pithy statements are well known in Jewish ethical thought.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
Some protesters attacked police with stones and plastic bottles, injuring a few officers who were taken to the hospital, news agency ANI quoted Delhi Police as saying.

— Reuters, NBC news, 23 July 2026

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