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
Daria Tarasova-Markina,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Citing that mishap, as well as other instances of overconfidence from Iowa Democrats that the state could turn a bluer shade of purple, some Iowa Republicans are projecting confidence.
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Justin Papp,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
In the last few years AI companies have been reportedly shifting from training their models with the help of data annotators (who, in some instances, have experienced allegedly exploitative and toxic working conditions) doing drudging work in developing countries.
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Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
The grapegrower organization said there have been two instances when the group had opposing views to Wine Institute, but stayed out of legislative deliberations to maintain unity in the industry.
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Lizzie Kane,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Secondly, thanks to the professional-grade 8-core architecture, the F4 425 Pro can handle concurrent workloads like 4K transcoding, virtual machine instances and Docker orchestration without any lag.
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Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
According to the suit, Doe claimed there were several instances where Allen allegedly forced himself onto her and abused her.
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Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
These early instances of recognition were soon followed by others.
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Scott Spires Britannica Editors June 23,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 June 2026
While none of these are universal markers — because in some instances, higher diversity can actually be associated with certain diseases — taken together, all of these can be markers of how well the microbiome is doing.
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Will Stone,
NPR,
22 June 2026
Noun
In some instances, Ukrainian forces have seen a single Russian soldier advancing, according to Yuriy Madyar, the acting deputy commander of Ukraine’s 19th Army Corps, in an interview with the Ukrainian national broadcaster Suspilne last week.
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Daria Tarasova-Markina,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Citing that mishap, as well as other instances of overconfidence from Iowa Democrats that the state could turn a bluer shade of purple, some Iowa Republicans are projecting confidence.
—
Justin Papp,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
In the last few years AI companies have been reportedly shifting from training their models with the help of data annotators (who, in some instances, have experienced allegedly exploitative and toxic working conditions) doing drudging work in developing countries.
—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
The grapegrower organization said there have been two instances when the group had opposing views to Wine Institute, but stayed out of legislative deliberations to maintain unity in the industry.
—
Lizzie Kane,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Secondly, thanks to the professional-grade 8-core architecture, the F4 425 Pro can handle concurrent workloads like 4K transcoding, virtual machine instances and Docker orchestration without any lag.
—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
According to the suit, Doe claimed there were several instances where Allen allegedly forced himself onto her and abused her.
—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
These early instances of recognition were soon followed by others.
—
Scott Spires Britannica Editors June 23,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 June 2026
While none of these are universal markers — because in some instances, higher diversity can actually be associated with certain diseases — taken together, all of these can be markers of how well the microbiome is doing.
—
Will Stone,
NPR,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instances
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Other examples include the Department of Justice's lawsuit against RealPage, which has been accused of helping landlords drive up rent prices, and the DOJ's lawsuit against Agri Stats, a data-sharing company accused of helping the meatpacking industry inflate grocery prices.
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Most Americans today are familiar with some of the famous examples, like Bostonians dumping tea in the harbor in response to the Tea Act of 1773.
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The letter also cites expert concerns that AI will help companies harvest student data for third parties and cultivate future generations of consumers through early dependence on such software.
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The letter cites cases in Texas and Massachusetts, where women in those states went to pregnancy centers that missed ectopic pregnancies.
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Michaud mentions that the property has already brought in several high-profile viewers, noting how the location compares to ultra-luxury markets further south.
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While their 2024 Amplify conference was centered on sustainability and ESG reporting, the 2026 conference barely mentions it.
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Radio traffic from early Tuesday evening illustrates how close together a string of shootings occurred along Kansas City highways that left four injured and one dead.
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According to Skic, the exhibit illustrates how the Declaration's influence extended far beyond the Revolutionary era and became part of the argument for expanding civil rights to more Americans.
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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.
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At first, the change is imperceptible but Nick notices that his sleepy village seems more vibrant, more populated with people.
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The fantasy, in other words, is a man who notices what needs to be done and does it.
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While generative AI has reignited concerns about AI taking over jobs, Oracle demonstrates one way AI can contribute to job losses beyond direct human replacements.
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Commissioning the spacecraft ahead of schedule and immediately starting orbital maneuvers demonstrates the ability to respond rapidly during a crisis.
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Neither complaint specifies a damages figure.
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If the fuel door or owner’s manual specifies 87 octane, that is what the engine is designed to run on.
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