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
Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
At the same time, the United Nations has tracked more than 7,280 instances of individual Palestinian displacement because of demolition of homes and structures by Israeli forces, a figure that includes people who were displaced more than once.
—Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The suit goes on to recount several other instances between 2022 and 2023 when Noakes appears to either snub or discount Conaway.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
Despite years of allegations and political rhetoric, election experts, local officials, and law enforcement investigations continue to find that instances of fraud are rare and isolated.
—Matt Klink, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
There have also been reported instances of conflicts of interest involving financial activity by government officials, as well as ongoing concerns of political pressure being applied to independent institutions.
—Lucy Lang, Time, 10 June 2026
That sets these findings apart from other instances where skeletal remains of prehistoric societies were found to be physically manipulated in similar ways.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 9 June 2026
In certain instances, fans aren’t alone in their distaste for a show’s finale.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026
More unusual, however, are instances where the government sues a company based on that claim, Zimmerman said.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
Noun
However, there are instances when the baby bird is truly abandoned or injured and in need of human intervention.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
At the same time, the United Nations has tracked more than 7,280 instances of individual Palestinian displacement because of demolition of homes and structures by Israeli forces, a figure that includes people who were displaced more than once.
—Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The suit goes on to recount several other instances between 2022 and 2023 when Noakes appears to either snub or discount Conaway.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
Despite years of allegations and political rhetoric, election experts, local officials, and law enforcement investigations continue to find that instances of fraud are rare and isolated.
—Matt Klink, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
There have also been reported instances of conflicts of interest involving financial activity by government officials, as well as ongoing concerns of political pressure being applied to independent institutions.
—Lucy Lang, Time, 10 June 2026
That sets these findings apart from other instances where skeletal remains of prehistoric societies were found to be physically manipulated in similar ways.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 9 June 2026
In certain instances, fans aren’t alone in their distaste for a show’s finale.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026
More unusual, however, are instances where the government sues a company based on that claim, Zimmerman said.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instances
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While most would chalk Phil's zeal up to just being an old-school kind of guy, some fans postulate that the Shah of Iran is actually a closeted homosexual himself, and there are a few examples to back this up.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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And what are some of the examples of data points on shoe styles that are collected?—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The letter cites photos and videos allegedly showing live and dead rodents, rat droppings and traps throughout the office complex.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Offerman cites the support of his agency, UTA, for not steamrolling his efforts of speaking out as an artist, and backing him even when the chatter gets dark online.—
William Earl,
Variety,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The footnote in the Bluebook mentions this deduction.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Ironically, DirecTV mentions a recent blackout of Scripps stations from Comcast Xfinity that started April 1 this year and lasted over a month.—
Sophie Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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The Liability Has Moved To You Holland & Knight’s review of the decision on downstream risk illustrates how the use of these tools could become tangible.—
TerDawn DeBoe,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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On the civil side, even one of the greatest examples of professional airmanship in history, US Airways Flight 1549, illustrates the limits of human cognitive bandwidth under extreme pressure.—
Tim Burns,
Fortune,
9 June 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
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In the clip, Pete runs up to the glass front door of Pooch Play and Stay and paces in front of the entry until a staffer notices him and lets him in, taking him back to the daycare area.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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Her smile in the fantasy is one of relief and clarity, which cuts so hard after watching the dread pile up before Leslie notices her.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
1 June 2026
Verb
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This inequality demonstrates a particular kind of economic and political harm that targets racially diverse and politically progressive young people.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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The format Liu helped build demonstrates how pharmaceutical brands can advance health equity not through advertising alone, but through cultural partnerships and community presence.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
Verb
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The bill specifies that nurse practitioners and physician assistants can sign off on do-not-resuscitate and POLST forms, as well as doctors.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
1 June 2026
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The law specifies the restrictions that, if respected, render an expenditure independent.—
Lawrence Lessig,
Time,
30 Apr. 2026
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