instancing

verb

present participle of instance
1
as in citing
to give as an example instanced one particular incident as an illustration of their penchant for practical jokes

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Relevance
2
as in specifying
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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3
as in illustrating
to show or make clear by using examples instanced the hero's moral courage with several examples from the novel

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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for instancing
  1. citing
  2. specifying
  3. illustrating
  4. mentioning
  5. noticing
  6. demonstrating
  7. noting
  8. explaining
Verb
  • The San Jose Police Department and Santa Clara District Attorney’s Office declined to provide additional details, including a possible motive, citing an ongoing investigation.
    — Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Analysts like Berenberg Bank and Bernstein are now bullish, citing robust demand for new models, strong price/mix, personalization, and an order book filled through next year.
    — Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of citing
Verb
  • The organization publicly releases minimal information detailing incidents in the region, refraining from specifying the vessels involved.
    — Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
  • In an email to the Tribune, the United Way of Metropolitan Chicago announced details of the initiative, specifying that the ride-share company will be providing $25,000 to allow 211 Metro Chicago to distribute 1,000 Lyft codes valued at $25 each.
    — Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of specifying
Verb
  • Vulture podcast critic Nicholas Quah rounds up the year’s best and most interesting podcasts, with an eye toward illustrating broader shifts in the new-media landscape.
    — Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The Spanos prioritize employee legacy and community over a sale, illustrating why such valuable independent firms are often the hardest to acquire.
    — Gustaf Lundberg Toresson, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of illustrating
Verb
  • The endorsement was not raised at the press conference, with neither mentioning the other in their remarks.
    — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Another thing worth mentioning about #1 Aspinall Street is that there is handsome photograph of Ted placed in the upstairs bathroom, which was once the bedroom that Ted and Olwyn, Ted’s sister, shared.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of mentioning
Verb
  • That is, until audiences, like Carol, begin noticing all the fractures beneath the psyche of the shiny, happy people.
    — Deadline, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Anudike-Uzomah has been a pleasant surprise, with head coach Andy Reid noticing improved explosion and get-off.
    — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of noticing
Verb
  • Its technical documentation is being shared with other African countries, demonstrating how battery storage can stabilize fragile grids against future climate impacts.
    — Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Over 100 landowners have denied power company surveyors access to their property, again demonstrating Maryland’s tenacity against harmful development which, frankly, no one asked for.
    — Adrianne Fantasia, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of demonstrating
Verb
  • Energy supply disruptions remain a key market concern, with tanker traffic through the strait still subdued, said Lloyd Chan, senior currency analyst at MUFG Bank in Singapore, noting that Brent prices remain way above above pre-conflict levels.
    — Chloe Taylor,Anniek Bao, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The new provision is on Huntersville leaders’ radar too, town spokesman Ethan Smith said, noting that if the provision isn’t changed, the town will have to adjust its sales tax revenue projections in its next budget cycle.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of noting
Verb
  • Their background needs explaining, and there is less internal precedent for what success looks like.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Creighton jokes, explaining that making the film accessible to people is far more interesting to her than some sort of contrived celebrity impact campaign.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of explaining
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“Instancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instancing. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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