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
Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 29 Apr. 2026
The reason Wagner and the Magic have to be cautious with the injury is because there have been several instances in the past where players around the league have played on a calf strain and subsequently tore their Achilles tendon.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
The subsequent investigation into jury tampering also found protected legal documents, including a photo of a witness’s daughter, in Gogic’s cell in the MDC Brooklyn jail, and uncovered detailed instances of apparent witness intimidation, according to federal prosecutors.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
In those instances, perpetrators can be charged under federal firearms statutes that carry a maximum 15-year prison sentence.
—Andrew S. Boutros, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Petro, who joined Reagan’s security detail soon after the attempt, says that in other instances, the agency began erecting tents leading from the outside of a venue into the entrance.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
In all three instances, charges have been dismissed or not been brought.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 29 Apr. 2026
The filings detail three instances in which the SPLC says information from its informant program was shared with law enforcement to help stop the activities of racist groups.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Over the course of more than 612 hours of observation across nine locations, the researchers documented 46 different instances of geophagy among at least 44 individual monkeys out of the territory’s 230 or so macaques.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
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—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 29 Apr. 2026
The reason Wagner and the Magic have to be cautious with the injury is because there have been several instances in the past where players around the league have played on a calf strain and subsequently tore their Achilles tendon.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
The subsequent investigation into jury tampering also found protected legal documents, including a photo of a witness’s daughter, in Gogic’s cell in the MDC Brooklyn jail, and uncovered detailed instances of apparent witness intimidation, according to federal prosecutors.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
In those instances, perpetrators can be charged under federal firearms statutes that carry a maximum 15-year prison sentence.
—Andrew S. Boutros, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Petro, who joined Reagan’s security detail soon after the attempt, says that in other instances, the agency began erecting tents leading from the outside of a venue into the entrance.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
In all three instances, charges have been dismissed or not been brought.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 29 Apr. 2026
The filings detail three instances in which the SPLC says information from its informant program was shared with law enforcement to help stop the activities of racist groups.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Over the course of more than 612 hours of observation across nine locations, the researchers documented 46 different instances of geophagy among at least 44 individual monkeys out of the territory’s 230 or so macaques.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instances
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The addition of Hines and Williams are examples of how the portal can be used to supplement high school recruiting.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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Recent examples include Boston’s Jayson Tatum and Indiana’s Tyrese Haliburton, who both tore their Achilles during last year’s playoffs after dealing with calf strains.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Greer cites the president’s trade and investment deals with various countries as evidence that the tariffs have allowed the US to extract significant concessions from its trading partners.—
Alex Durante,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The lawsuit cites studies that toxic contaminants in the herbicide have led to higher rates of birth defects in children of these veterans compared to the general population.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Jeff mentions at the challenge that this is Jimmy Fallon’s idea.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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The lawsuit also mentions the August 2025 increases for the original Switch console, which ranged from $30 to $50 depending on the model.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 Apr. 2026
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But the central bank’s latest meeting illustrates the quagmire Warsh is about to wade into.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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But the Manus episode illustrates the limits of that strategy.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Small Town Girls references two shootings, a reference to the gun violence that’s a staple of American life, now more than ever.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If the bear notices you, slowly back away while facing the bear.—
Devarrick Turner,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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Darren Staples/Getty Images This is a weekly column where Jon Mackenzie notices something from one of the weekend fixtures in the Premier League.—
Jon Mackenzie,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Trump has argued that last weekend’s shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner demonstrates why the ballroom is needed to hold safe, secure events for the president and other officials.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The initiative not only strengthens Australia’s defence posture but also demonstrates the growing importance of advanced land systems in addressing the security challenges of the future.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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Senga’s $75 million, five-year contract, which runs through the 2027 season, specifies the pitcher cannot be assigned to the minor leagues without his consent.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The act specifies Florida Forever as the state’s primary land protection program to build the corridor.—
Susan Carr,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Instances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instances. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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