instanced

verb

past tense of instance
1
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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2
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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3
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
  1. cited
  2. specified
  3. illustrated
  4. mentioned
  5. noticed
  6. demonstrated
  7. noted
  8. quoted
Verb
  • In April, a report from Challenger, Gray & Christmas cited AI as a top-driver of layoffs, with companies attributing the technology for roughly 26% of job cuts.
    — S. Sorrina Beecher, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Reitz cited federal statutes on conspiracy against rights and deprivation of rights under color of law.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of cited
Verb
  • Apple hasn’t specified what will happen to the decades worth of Support Community posts when the platform shuts down next week.
    — Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 11 Nov. 2026
  • However, the company has not specified the battery chemistry or how far the aircraft could travel on battery power alone.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of specified
Verb
  • Indeed, this is perhaps best illustrated by the Alta Moda line of Dolce & Gabbana, which has featured intricate beading, delicate lace, sculptural drapery, complicated basketry, and lush floral appliqués.
    — Alicja Zelazko, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Alphatart’s web novel first appeared in 2018, and the webtoon, illustrated by Sumpul, published its final chapter in January.
    — Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of illustrated
Verb
  • Blumenthal sent letters recently to high-level corporate donors who were mentioned in The Washington Post on the issue.
    — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 13 Nov. 2026
  • There was also the Columbus Day bungle in which no team mentioned Christopher Columbus at all.
    — Armando Salguero, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of mentioned
Verb
  • Year after year, Suni noticed that one species of bee, the champion’s orchid bee, seemed to shift color from blue-green to orange-red.
    — Connie Hanzhang Jin, NPR, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Alabama kickoff specialist Lorcan Quinn from Donaghmore, Northern Ireland, laid fiber-optic cable and poured concrete for work before being noticed in a local kicking contest and making his way to the SEC.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of noticed
Verb
  • The cells demonstrated reversible fluorination and defluorination, the processes through which fluoride ions move into and out of electrode materials during charging and discharging.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • And members of both parties were taking stock of the deep reach Democrats demonstrated Tuesday, with Senate, House and state legislative seats flipped in red strongholds that have not been up for grabs in a presidential race in years.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of demonstrated
Verb
  • Without the program, Barrows noted that finding suitable specialized care would be nearly impossible.
    — Bri Buckley, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Riemer also noted that every prison cell in Germany must have natural light and ventilation.
    — Meg Anderson, NPR, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of noted
Verb
  • Each car insurance company uses its own pricing models to assess risk, and those differences can translate into substantial variations in what you're quoted for identical coverage.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Moore said ‌radiation treatment was quoted at roughly $3,000 to $10,000.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of quoted
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“Instanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instanced. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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