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
Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2025
To review or object to instances where our partners assert a legitimate interest in utilizing your data, please visit our vendors page.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 4 Sep. 2025
There have been instances when persons who were very well-connected or who had significant resources indeed successfully delayed or shut down a story.
—Jennifer Farmer, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025
Prior to the pandemic, 42% of teachers reported instances of physical violence from students.
—IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
Multiple candidates reported instances where caucus members who requested ballots did not receive them.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
These instances alone justify the staggering costs of flying talent halfway across the globe.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
Beach hazards statements alert the public to dangerous water conditions that could become life-threatening in some instances.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
San Carlos Apache tribal member Emily Pike, 14, and a pregnant Zariah Finley Dodd, 16, ran away on separate instances from separate group homes before they were killed.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
The model gives state troopers the ability to interrogate anyone believed to be an immigrant, arrest immigrants in certain instances, and transport immigrants to ICE.
—Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2025
To review or object to instances where our partners assert a legitimate interest in utilizing your data, please visit our vendors page.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 4 Sep. 2025
There have been instances when persons who were very well-connected or who had significant resources indeed successfully delayed or shut down a story.
—Jennifer Farmer, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025
Prior to the pandemic, 42% of teachers reported instances of physical violence from students.
—IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
Multiple candidates reported instances where caucus members who requested ballots did not receive them.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
These instances alone justify the staggering costs of flying talent halfway across the globe.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
Beach hazards statements alert the public to dangerous water conditions that could become life-threatening in some instances.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
San Carlos Apache tribal member Emily Pike, 14, and a pregnant Zariah Finley Dodd, 16, ran away on separate instances from separate group homes before they were killed.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instances
Noun
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There are further examples within Paqueta’s case, but the principle relates to a wider point on the use of data in football.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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About 115,000 examples of the TR7 were built worldwide over the model’s lifespan, of which nearly 29,000 were convertibles.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Barrett, who joined her conservative colleague in the opinion, cites from it in her forthcoming book, according to CNN.—
Sonam Sheth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Clearance rates were above 60% before 2020, according to the organization, which cites data from the FBI.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Mainstream news coverage of Burning Man invariably mentions the Orgy Dome, held inside a cavernous tent-like structure that features both mattresses and air conditioning for participants who are age-screened and provide explicit consent.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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Cost-cutting was one explanation for this change, but the story also mentions that Starbucks doesn’t need these plants running every day to meet current demand.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Wika's engagement illustrates how technology can evolve from being a casual tool to something deeply personal.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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While the problems plaguing humanity — from political strife to poverty to natural disasters — might seem overwhelming, Dorantes said the property’s history illustrates how much the world can actually change.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Looking at the sky, the narrator notices that the stars seem unusually close.—
Jia Tolentino,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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If an owner notices their dog going after grass, be on the lookout for underlying illnesses.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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As history demonstrates, peace deals can be thrown overboard when an aggressor senses an opportunity to gain advantage.—
Daniel R. DePetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Data from a 2024 study that my colleague and I published in the American Journal of Public Health demonstrates that Black Chicagoans were the only race group to experience significant increases in suicide among both male and female residents between 2015 and 2021.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Each recipe is indicated by a code—O means the Four Roses distillery; B or E indicates the mashbill (B is 35 percent rye, E is 20 percent rye); S means straight whiskey; and the last letter specifies the yeast strain, each of which brings a different flavor profile to the whiskey.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
19 Aug. 2025
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Ryan Christoffel at 9to5Mac has useful analysis that specifies what happened when in recent years to help specify the release date.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Hell, there’s an entire TikTok channel that just features a guy reading different Bourdain quotes over travel montages and, sometimes, Bourdain clip shows.—
Tres Dean,
Vulture,
29 Aug. 2025
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Her legacy lives on through Dalton, who hangs Toussaint’s portrait at Downing Street and quotes her final speech at the show’s end.—
Nicole Briese,
People.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Instances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instances. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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