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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instanced
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Lawmakers in New Mexico also cited the intense immigration enforcement efforts in Minnesota as a reason to limit cooperation with ICE.—
David A. Lieb,
Los Angeles Times,
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McCarty, in a statement, cited Matsui’s ability to secure federal funding for projects such as a $300 million infrastructure repair for the I Street bridge that connects West Sacramento to downtown’s Railyards.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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No back orders, unless specified by the individual vendor.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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After publication, the spokesperson also specified that Ruemmler didn’t see Epstein as the victim in this matter.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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Save-the-dates featuring wood textures, greenery, wildflowers, or illustrated trees resonate strongly with couples planning outdoor or countryside celebrations.—
Craig Lebrau,
Freep.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Written by prolific Irish children’s author Derek Keilty and illustrated by Magda Boll, the fantasy series follows the adventures of intrepid young witch, Ivy Newt, and her faithful shapeshifting companion, Tom, in a magical land called Miracula.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2026
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But similarly to the three-man lineup mentioned above, Orlando’s starting quintet has played the fewest amount of minutes (126) compared to the other 31 five-man lineups from around the league on that list.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
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Over nine episodes, Baber’s two-Zodiac-killer theory has not been mentioned, nor have the Atlanta child murders.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Stamos-Buesig in turn noticed problems with the group’s bank records and contacted the district attorney’s office, according to both prosecutors and Stamos-Buesig.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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As many fans have noticed, Muffin and all of the kids in the show grow up over time.—
Miranda Rake,
Parents,
19 Feb. 2026
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The variety of robots on stage demonstrated a diverse range of engineering philosophies.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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And, as Honey demonstrated at the windowsill, windows are attractive to toddlers but also harbor lead paint and dust.—
Jimmy Lovrien,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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And in a recent assessment of the chances for a Supreme Court vacancy, Washington consultant Bruce Mehlman noted that all of the justices are well-below the average age of 79 for those who’ve stepped down in recent years.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Tamony also noted an increasing interest in climbing roses and roses in containers, as well as plenty of interest in pinks as a single-color accent to the green foliage.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
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The men stole valuables before attacking Van Dyke, according to Costa Rican authorities quoted by the news site.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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According to Hebrew media, which was quoted by the Times of Israel, Eden was found lifeless in an Athens hotel on Sunday by her brother.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Instanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instanced. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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