Synonyms of instances

instances 1 of 2

noun

plural of instance

as in examples

one of a group or collection that shows what the whole is like

this is just one instance of his repeated failure to do what he promised

Synonyms & Similar Words

• examples
• specimens
• samples
• cases
• illustrations
• indications
• prototypes
• representatives
• exemplifications
• exemplars
• cases in point
• paradigms
• manifestations
• archetypes
• cross sections
• evidences
• signs
• classics
• loci classici
• microcosms

instances

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of instance

1

as in cites

to give as an example

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cites
• mentions
• references
• quotes
• adduces
• sources
• specifies
• represents
• illustrates
• documents
• exemplifies
• refers (to)
• names
• touches (on or upon)
• bears out
• corroborates
• adverts (to)
• validates
• substantiates

2

as in mentions

to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically

instanced the latest astronomical research in her presentation on measuring star magnitude

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mentions
• cites
• notices
• specifies
• quotes
• notes
• indicates
• names
• refers (to)
• suggests
• touches (on or upon)
• implies
• explains
• adverts (to)
• introduces
• drops
• points (out)
• infers
• signals
• intimates
• announces
• alludes (to)
• pronounces
• hints (at)
• intends
• publishes
• signifies
• clarifies
• designates
• sounds
• worms
• denominates
• spells out
• declares
• broadcasts
• advertises
• brings up
• interposes
• proclaims
• interjects
• interpolates
• infiltrates
• insinuates
• clears (up)
• broaches
• explicates
• publicizes
• elucidates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignores
• neglects
• passes over
• forgets
• disregards
• overlooks
• slights
• overpasses

3

as in illustrates

to show or make clear by using examples

instanced the hero's moral courage with several examples from the novel

Synonyms & Similar Words

• illustrates
• demonstrates
• explains
• exemplifies
• mentions
• cites
• specifies
• quotes
• details
• analyzes
• clarifies
• names
• adduces
• interprets
• lists
• spells out
• clears (up)
• expounds
• enumerates
• explicates
• construes
• simplifies
• breaks down
• elucidates
• illuminates
• edifies
• enlightens

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• obscures
• clouds
• blurs
• darkens
• puzzles
• confuses
• beclouds
• fogs
• muddies
• perplexes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of instances

Noun

In at least three separate instances, the attorney general’s office got involved in a legal battle days or weeks after a donor gave $25,000 to Uthmeier’s campaign. — Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026

In both instances, Ronaldo found himself in a race with Spanish goalkeeper Unai Simon to corral a loose ball for a potential goal or save. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2026

Each of these instances, along with other common cooler mistakes, can quickly lead to a food poisoning outbreak — a nightmare scenario for anyone hosting a party. — Alyssa Modos, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026

In some instances, tribes used those dollars to source culturally-significant foods for tribal members such as bison meat, certain types of berries and wild rice that were included as part of a food box distribution. — ABC News, 3 July 2026

This may be because there are many instances when the air temperature is high, but the wet bulb globe temperature is lower than the air temperature, thanks to humidity levels, cloud cover, wind speed or other factors. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 3 July 2026

In some instances, tribes used those dollars to source culturally-significant foods for tribal members such as bison meat, certain types of berries, and wild rice that were included as part of a food box distribution. — Joshua A. Bickel, Christian Science Monitor, 3 July 2026

While there are instances where votes favoring the second homes tax line up with renter-dominant communities, there are many precincts that reveal mixed results for some communities. — Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2026

Sometimes, were stymied because the conduct is based, the servers are based, outside of certainly Manhattan, but in many instances outside the United States. — Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 1 July 2026