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
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as in cites
to give as an example
instanced one particular incident as an illustration of their penchant for practical jokes
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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
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as in illustrates
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 instances
Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
The situation with Salazar and other smaller instances of Valdez reacting poorly have led to a mixed perception across the league.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 6 May 2026
In many instances, there was little for families to recover after the explosions and fire that followed.
—Zohreh Saberi, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
But if Shao and others start to see more instances of lightning flying askew, that might motivate theorists to work out those details.
—Quanta Magazine, 6 May 2026
Questionnaires may have been edited for spelling, grammar, length and, in some instances, to remove hate speech and offensive language.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
The reason Wagner and the Magic have to be cautious with the injury is because there have been several instances in the past where players around the league have played on a calf strain and subsequently tore their Achilles tendon.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Petro, who joined Reagan’s security detail soon after the attempt, says that in other instances, the agency began erecting tents leading from the outside of a venue into the entrance.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
In some instances, these ingredients render a feast, and in others, barely a 7/11 haul.
—Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
There are other instances where athletes are falsely accused, deemed criminally not guilty, or win at civil trial, but perhaps like Diggs still feel stigmatized.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
The situation with Salazar and other smaller instances of Valdez reacting poorly have led to a mixed perception across the league.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 6 May 2026
In many instances, there was little for families to recover after the explosions and fire that followed.
—Zohreh Saberi, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
But if Shao and others start to see more instances of lightning flying askew, that might motivate theorists to work out those details.
—Quanta Magazine, 6 May 2026
Questionnaires may have been edited for spelling, grammar, length and, in some instances, to remove hate speech and offensive language.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
The reason Wagner and the Magic have to be cautious with the injury is because there have been several instances in the past where players around the league have played on a calf strain and subsequently tore their Achilles tendon.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Petro, who joined Reagan’s security detail soon after the attempt, says that in other instances, the agency began erecting tents leading from the outside of a venue into the entrance.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
In some instances, these ingredients render a feast, and in others, barely a 7/11 haul.
—Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instances
Noun
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As examples go, many clubs in Italy could do worse than follow Sassuolo, particularly at a time when there is so much gloom about the state of the game in the bel paese.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Both nations represent the best examples of Western civilization.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Also, Mississippi cites parental involvement as a major factor for its remarkable increase in student achievement.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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State cites medical law Pennsylvania argues the platform violated its Medical Practice Act.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
Verb
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In the past, prosecutions of parents were typically seen in truancy cases since the law specifically mentions their liability, said Lawrence Rosenthal, a law professor at Chapman University.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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We're prevented from trading stocks that Jim Cramer mentions on CNBC TV for 72 hours.—
Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
Verb
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But the central bank’s latest meeting illustrates the quagmire Warsh is about to wade into.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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But the Manus episode illustrates the limits of that strategy.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Small Town Girls references two shootings, a reference to the gun violence that’s a staple of American life, now more than ever.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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These companies typically review your tax balance, IRS notices and filing history, then communicate with the IRS on your behalf.—
Rebecca Safier,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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But Federal Register notices announcing the terminations said country conditions had sufficiently improved.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Trump has argued that last weekend’s shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner demonstrates why the ballroom is needed to hold safe, secure events for the president and other officials.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The initiative not only strengthens Australia’s defence posture but also demonstrates the growing importance of advanced land systems in addressing the security challenges of the future.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The commission also specifies that these tools must be made available free of charge.—
Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
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Senga’s $75 million, five-year contract, which runs through the 2027 season, specifies the pitcher cannot be assigned to the minor leagues without his consent.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Instances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instances. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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