as in example
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 to cite
to give as an example
instanced one particular incident as an illustration of their penchant for practical jokes
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as in to mention
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 to illustrate
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 instance
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Messi is the rare instance of a player who can control the world with his feet, but not America.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
Liza Foreman,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2023
But there’s been plenty of room for errors and hallucinations, instances when chatbots like ChatGPT have concocted inaccurate—and sometimes worrying—answers to questions.
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Joseph Abrams,
Fortune,
6 Oct. 2023
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Noun
In this instance, the National Executive Committee of the Labour Party will launch a leadership contest and the winner will become the Prime Minister.
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Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Messi is the rare instance of a player who can control the world with his feet, but not America.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
Verb
Topics under discussion included changes in the industry over the last decade, instanced by the rise of digital and gaming, audience fragmentation, and the emergence of disruptive technologies such as AI.
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Liza Foreman,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2023
But there’s been plenty of room for errors and hallucinations, instances when chatbots like ChatGPT have concocted inaccurate—and sometimes worrying—answers to questions.
—
Joseph Abrams,
Fortune,
6 Oct. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instance
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Their French 75, which is made with cognac, lemon and muscadet, is a perfect example thanks to a beautiful balance of elegance and ingenuity.
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One example is a joint venture with CDA near the future Route 390 and I-490 interchange next to O’Hare.
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Yet park rangers continued to cite Hubbard under that section, issuing two misdemeanor citations in May 2025, as well as a third that cited a different section of the ordinance, the most recent lawsuit alleges.
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According to Michigan Advance, the measure passed by a 5–4 vote, with several councilmembers and critics citing high costs and privacy concerns during Tuesday’s hearing.
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The department’s limited release of materials prompted outcry and lawsuits from people saying the department was acting to protect rich and powerful people mentioned in the files.
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There are a couple of biological facts that should be mentioned.
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The Pew report illustrates why homeownership is increasingly the province of older Americans, and why first-time buyers seem like a vanishing breed.
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The design and materials of devices such as bone saws, fleams and scarifacators – used to bleed veins and skin surfaces – illustrate the close affinity of humans with other animals.
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Three women face charges after allegedly beating up another woman outside an East Texas nightclub in a June 21 attack that appeared to reference Karmelo Anthony, court documents state.
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And in Connecticut, Klimkiewicz said, filings are generally longer and reference more statutes.
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Ablakwa did not specify the specific types of artifacts, nor where they are currently being held.
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There is no difference specified under the law.
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Alnaji was part of a pro-Palestinian group protesting over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and Kessler was demonstrating in support of Israel, authorities have said.
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The resulting bio-char demonstrated a heating value of 29 MJ/kg, meaning that burning 1 kg of the fuel will provide 29 MJ of thermal energy.
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Court documents say witnesses noticed Lopez acting strangely before the attack.
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Soon though, Shawna noticed some of Zaayer's strange behaviors — including scolding her grandson, getting upset over cleaning habits and allegedly showing them racist videos.
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“Instance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instance. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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