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
Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Senate Bill 876 aims to speed up and ease that recovery process by requiring insurance companies to provide more coverage in certain instances, make payouts within 30 days after a home is destroyed and assign employees to be primarily responsible for claims, among an array of other changes.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Others reported additional instances of physical and psychological abuse.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
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—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2026
While local law enforcement agencies in San Diego do not participate in immigration enforcement, as stipulated by California law, there have been instances in which Immigration and Customs Enforcement has called on local agencies to help with crowd control and maintain public safety.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
In other instances, China directly supplies Iran with Western or Chinese technology components that are found in Iranian drones used against US military installations and economic interests in the Gulf, as well as on Russia’s battlefield in Ukraine.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Mortensen has previously accused Paul of multiple instances of domestic violence.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
As a result, Towns triple-doubled for just the fourth time in his career, his second time with the Knicks, both instances occurring in games Brunson has missed due to injury.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
Multiple search warrants were served throughout the Inland Empire while the investigation continued, deputies said, noting that some of the instances took place in Perris, Homeland and Apple Valley in San Bernardino County.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Senate Bill 876 aims to speed up and ease that recovery process by requiring insurance companies to provide more coverage in certain instances, make payouts within 30 days after a home is destroyed and assign employees to be primarily responsible for claims, among an array of other changes.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Others reported additional instances of physical and psychological abuse.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
To review or object to instances where our partners assert a legitimate interest in utilizing your data, please visit our vendors page.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2026
While local law enforcement agencies in San Diego do not participate in immigration enforcement, as stipulated by California law, there have been instances in which Immigration and Customs Enforcement has called on local agencies to help with crowd control and maintain public safety.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
In other instances, China directly supplies Iran with Western or Chinese technology components that are found in Iranian drones used against US military installations and economic interests in the Gulf, as well as on Russia’s battlefield in Ukraine.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Mortensen has previously accused Paul of multiple instances of domestic violence.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
As a result, Towns triple-doubled for just the fourth time in his career, his second time with the Knicks, both instances occurring in games Brunson has missed due to injury.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instances
Noun
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If travel, coursework, or a belief debate stirs friction, skip arguing about theory in favor of grounding the talk with real-life examples.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Other examples can be seen in the deliberate way Flick sprung to Raphinha’s defence back in December, taking up the topic of the Brazilian’s lack of individual recognition despite not having been asked about it.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In contrast, Gen X cites rising ticket prices, fewer appealing releases, and better at-home options as reasons for going less often.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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The complaint cites four other fire officials who were placed on leave.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
8 Apr. 2026
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What almost nobody mentions in these fights is that the filibuster was never designed at all.—
Tony Vanderhoef,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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Lee also mentions that her queen-size mattress is pretty high, around 15 inches, and the sheets don’t ride up or bunch on the sides.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
1 Apr. 2026
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Contending visions of the attorney general’s job Bondi’s tenure illustrates the conflicting visions of what an attorney general should do that animate today’s American politics.—
Austin Sarat,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
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The University of Illinois System illustrates the scale of impact universities can have across the state.—
Mark Denzler,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The breach raises new questions about how long attackers can remain inside critical healthcare systems before anyone notices.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Former Arizona guard Matt Muehlebach notices similarities during games.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Kia’s killing, and those of countless Iranian scientists in all parts of the country, demonstrates the lengths to which Israel and the United States are willing to go to ensure that Tehran’s ability to weaponize its nuclear program is significantly curtailed after the war ends.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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When targeted effectively, however, WOTC demonstrates strong potential.—
Brooke Creek,
Boston Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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According to Crock-Pot’s brand site, the FDA specifies allowable amounts of lead, cadmium, and other substances, and its products meet or exceed those FDA requirements.—
Callie Sumlin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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But instead, what the public saw was a term sheet that specifies at a very high level, a very weak settlement that really cements Live Nation's dominance, that will cement Live Nation's technology as the preferred ticketing infrastructure.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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Welcome to April, quotes readers!—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Specifically, some installers were unwilling or unable to carry out the work as Empire initially quotes.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Instances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instances. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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