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

Miami’s punter and kicker saved touchdowns in three instances in Sunday’s loss by making the final tackle on kickoff and punt returns. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026

There are, of course, instances when a baby bear does need help, says Edge. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026

In many instances, some traders short when long-side traders sell—when there is a confluence of activity. — David Capablanca, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Yet previous audits have found instances of noncitizen voting to be very rare. — Benjamin Swasey, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026

In 90 percent of instances, if a team overwhelms another in the trenches on both sides of the ball, that team wins the game handily. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2026

In some instances, Indigenous nations played surprising roles as collaborators with English merchants to conduct the large-scale slave trade of Native peoples, including in the Carolinas, Utah, and even Central America. — Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026

Of the negative reviews, only a few complained about specific instances of poor service. — Carly Sauvageau, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

Anthropic also announced this week concerning findings of human misuse of its models, including instances of unidentified individuals attempting to circumvent their security controls to build biological weapons. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026