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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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LaPierre announced his resignation from the organization in January 2024, days before the start of the trial, citing health reasons, according to the NRA.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
3 June 2026 -
Staff members were sent scrambling in December and January after UMKC said KCUR and Classical KC would have to move out, citing building safety concerns.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
3 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 attacks took place near Jiyeh, about 12 miles south of the capital, Lebanon's National News Agency said, without specifying if there were casualties.—
Khaled Wassef,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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The activation created a cultural moment, illustrating what tech merchandise can achieve.—
Jay Deutsch,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The gesture drew thunderous applause from the audience of more than 5,000 guests, and the event raised nearly $700,000, illustrating how Gaultier used his platform to raise awareness and funding for a key American charity.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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Ohtani was back to a full starter’s workload for the first time since 2023, even mentioning fatigue in his postgame interview after his second start of the season, and before games was working to address his offensive struggles.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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There is no trace of Fröbe-Kapteyn ever mentioning this horrific event in her letters, nor anywhere else.—
Eliza Goodpasture,
ARTnews.com,
3 June 2026
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According to the Irvine Police Department, Chen installed cameras in their family's home after noticing a change of flavor in his drink and feeling ill for weeks.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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After applying to more than 3,000 jobs and internships over his time in school, the 23-year-old began noticing employers were no longer asking only for traditional computer science skills.—
Lisa Chambers,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Northrop Grumman has announced that its Jackal precision strike missile has completed another successful flight test, demonstrating the rapidly evolving technological maturity of the weapon system.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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And public anger grew after video showed an activist being dragged by a private security guard while demonstrating at the site.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Additionally, the Department of the Interior is conducting site surveys, like geotechnical work, which is statutorily required, the White House said, noting that the surveys are standard practice to test the grounds and soil.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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But the idea that foreign influence is seeding a populist campaign against AI facilities is far-fetched, experts told Semafor last month, noting that Chinese media is instead likely exploiting existing US divisions over the tech.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
3 June 2026
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Narula discussed the potential links between GLP-1s and breast cancer, explaining that after menopause, fat cells produce estrogen throughout the body, and higher levels of estrogen could translate to a higher risk of breast cancer.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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After taking fans along to a series of appointments, Mellencamp posted a video of her doctor explaining the status of her disease.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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“Instancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instancing. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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