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

There have been many instances where players will contort their body, flail around and insinuate hard contact leading to foul calls for years. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

In some instances, federal agencies have mounted criminal cases against recipients of taxpayer money earmarked for homelessness services. — Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

In some instances, student radicalism spilled over into yakuza activities. — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

The events over the weekend follow similar recent instances of individuals seen entering or exiting the manholes found across New York City streets. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026

In some instances, the rapid adoption of AI technology has had unintended consequences that aren’t unique to Africa. — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

Their primary role has been to assess AI model capabilities and risks and to flag instances where the technology behaves badly. — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2026

The Star searched Kansas’ online district court database for other instances of hospitals, clinics, private practices and individual physicians who sent patients to collections in the last 30 years. — Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2026

According to the library association's most recent report, published in April, some 5,600 instances of bans took place during the previous year. — Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026