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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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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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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instancing
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However, Wake County Superior Court Judge Bryan Collins dismissed the claims, citing procedural reasons.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026 -
In an order filed Friday, Barrow County Superior Court Judge Nicholas Primm granted Gray's motion for a change of venue, citing widespread local, statewide and national coverage of the case, including the recent trial of Gray's father, Colin Gray, which was livestreamed daily.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Its Senate sponsor, Chicago Democrat Ram Villivalam, acknowledged more work was needed without specifying what stalled the bill.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Calfee tandems are custom-built, with consumers specifying nearly all components, at an average price of $20k.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
1 June 2026
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The second prototype was a wearable bracelet that changed color by circulating fluid through adaptive materials, illustrating how the technology could be used in smart clothing or responsive displays that alter their appearance on demand.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
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Melliti’s performance is one of silent suffering, illustrating Fatima’s deference to her family.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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The mark was intended to be used on clothing, specifically mentioning T-shirts, jackets, hoodies, pants, socks and shoes in the filing.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
11 June 2026
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Even a milestone like a 35th launch and landing, bringing it closer to space shuttle Discovery‘s record of 39 spaceflights across nearly four decades, seems hardly worth mentioning.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Many are noticing the impact their reliance on technology has had on their relationships, and are craving real personal connections.—
Staff Author,
Parents,
7 June 2026
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The taboo is calling into question what a society instills in its people—all of its people—without their even noticing.—
Nina Mesfin,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
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After receiving a firing order, the vehicles maneuvered into position and launched their rockets with bright flashes within three minutes, demonstrating their mobility.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Those films revolutionized the way that Hollywood does business — demonstrating that movies could sell T-shirts and toys as well as tickets.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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Some Dutch players went for a walk on the County Club Plaza near their hotel on Tuesday, and van Dijk, noting few pedestrians, thought the heat kept people inside.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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Both Benedetti in his letter and Read, via her suit, took issue with the timing of his discipline, noting that State Police knew about the messages as early as 2024.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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Alsace spent centuries moving between French and German rule — explaining why this indisputably French cake so closely resembles similar treats from across the Germanic world.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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In explaining his vote to deny the batch plant, Flores cited its proximity to homes and Esperanza Elementary School.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
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“Instancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instancing. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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