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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Relevance

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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Low-tech rituals cited as popular starters include exfoliation, dry brushing, facial massage and gua sha, ear seeding and mindful meditation.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Nov. 2026
Multiple speakers, including some with family members in the cemetery, cited a Washington Post analysis that the arch would cast shadows on thousands of graves.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of cited

Verb

But notes issued when specified revenue conditions are unmet carry a 13% interest rate and convert at 85% of market price, giving noteholders more shares for each dollar and further diluting existing shareholders.

— Wen Shao, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2026
The companies have not provided a detailed deployment schedule or specified how many sites will become operational in the first phase.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 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

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Jibran mentioned in a phone interview that shaping the shrimp into dumplings is an unusual step — usually they’re left whole — but that his maternal grandmother took this extra care.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Investments or strategies mentioned on this website may not be suitable for you.

— , CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of mentioned

Verb

General Daily Insight for November 01, 2026 Being noticed feels good, until one reaction changes the mood.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026
Maybe the downstairs neighbor had noticed it and put it in a shoebox, not realizing that you weren’t supposed to do something like that.

— Téa Obreht, New Yorker, 1 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

Cesar-Nuñez, whose practice is based in Pasadena, noted that traditional Latino cultural values like emphasis on family and reputation can serve as deterrents for seeking therapy or other help.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
In it, the Ford campaigned noted high opioid overdose deaths, firearm homicides, and child poverty in the district, among other issues.

— Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of noted

Verb

When the company that quoted the patient is the one licensed to treat them, responsibility sits in one place, from the first message to the last follow-up.

— Connie Etemadi, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
Counterterrorism units were checking the plane for possible explosive devices, BTA news agency quoted Interior Ministry Secretary General Lyubomir Nikolov as saying.

— Reuters, NBC news, 3 Nov. 2026

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