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
Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
Prior to this study, scientists only knew of about 21 such instances in human history, one of which was lactose tolerance.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The most recent annual report found only 11 pieces of public correspondence relevant to the [TV ratings] board’s work, and spot checks turned up just two instances where a rating actually needed to be changed.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Other victims described instances in which Epstein apparently sought to introduce them to men.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
But there also were instances, once the Tribune brought these issues to the attention of the city and the firms, in which the law firms themselves discovered clerical errors (strangely always in their favor).
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2026
No Red Sox starter has ever given up 11 runs in fewer than two innings, though there have been three instances where someone has given up 11 in three or fewer.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
The filing also accused Shaknovsky of two other instances of malpractice, one of which the board alleges led to the death of another patient.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
Over the course of more than 612 hours of observation across nine locations, the researchers documented 46 different instances of geophagy among at least 44 individual monkeys out of the territory’s 230 or so macaques.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
Prior to this study, scientists only knew of about 21 such instances in human history, one of which was lactose tolerance.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The most recent annual report found only 11 pieces of public correspondence relevant to the [TV ratings] board’s work, and spot checks turned up just two instances where a rating actually needed to be changed.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Other victims described instances in which Epstein apparently sought to introduce them to men.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
But there also were instances, once the Tribune brought these issues to the attention of the city and the firms, in which the law firms themselves discovered clerical errors (strangely always in their favor).
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
To review or object to instances where our partners assert a legitimate interest in utilizing your data, please visit our vendors page.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2026
No Red Sox starter has ever given up 11 runs in fewer than two innings, though there have been three instances where someone has given up 11 in three or fewer.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
The filing also accused Shaknovsky of two other instances of malpractice, one of which the board alleges led to the death of another patient.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instances
Noun
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Take the examples of the second season of Amazon Prime’s Fallout and Netflix’s first season of Ransom Canyon, which made headlines last year by powering their base camps with solar power.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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In fact, the anthropological literature is full of examples where academics claiming such a triumphal godlike position really just foster a neocolonial project.—
Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The resolution cites research linking heavy device use to anxiety, depression, attention problems and other issues.—
Deputy Managing Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The report cites a smaller-scale Yale University study that found similar results.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As Duncan mentions, the questions emerging from who wasn’t at Flanders will be almost as interesting as those who were, from the perspective of the women’s race too.—
Jessica Hopkins,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The privacy policy mentions overseas data storage Look for where your data is stored and how long it is kept.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The head-spinning turnaround illustrates an already-familiar story.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
16 Apr. 2026
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The two events share a history — one that illustrates just how the plate program has become picayune, politicized and potentially hazardous to public safety.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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So Mom clears them out, taking them to a nearby nature preserve and natural-history museum, where the sharp-eyed Sasha notices the teen-age Jeremy stealing a souvenir keychain from a rotating rack.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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What’s coming next may simply be the part that everyone finally notices.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This action demonstrates the president’s monumental cruelty, total lack of empathy and compassion, pathological narcissism, boundless vengefulness, abysmal ignorance and glaring immaturity.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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This study demonstrates that decentralized agents can achieve complex goals by following minimal physical rules and responding to environmental cues.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Enough for a Summer Outing Dyson specifies that the HushJet Mini Cool can run for up to 6 hours on the lowest fan speed.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
18 Apr. 2026
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California law specifies timelines during which a special election may be scheduled, with a primary election nine or 10 weeks beforehand.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Ah, another Broadway musical that positions Tina Turner as a lethal iceberg, a leading man who quotes 20 year old YouTube memes and a time-traveling Céline Dion whose surreal version of a historical tragedy is so much better than the real thing.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
12 Apr. 2026
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This article quotes from and is based largely on records from three lawsuits against formula manufacturers that went to trial in 2024 and are now on appeal.—
David Hilzenrath,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Instances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instances. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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