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
Jared Gans, The Hill, 22 Apr. 2025
Two traits aren’t especially needed in this instance: (i) Fluency
(ii) Worldviews
The mathematical proofs model doesn’t need to be able to quote Shakespeare or be a jolly conversationalist.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
IEEE Spectrum, 15 Nov. 2018
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.
—Liza Foreman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2023
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Noun
In that instance, Waltz was the one who added Goldberg to the chat.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 22 Apr. 2025
Two traits aren’t especially needed in this instance: (i) Fluency
(ii) Worldviews
The mathematical proofs model doesn’t need to be able to quote Shakespeare or be a jolly conversationalist.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
This sentence was changed on 30 November 2018 after some readers pointed out to the author instances in the literature that had considered these issues.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 Nov. 2018
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.
—Liza Foreman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instance
Noun
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For example, SuperMouth engineers toothbrushes designed to fit various contours of a human mouth, along with UV-sanitizing holders, custom formulations for toothpaste, and educational tools.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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For example, the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) will run the grid, but the power over market rules will still be set by a regional organization subject to Trump’s FERC.—
Jamie Court,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Putin announced a temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine starting Saturday, citing humanitarian reasons.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Apr. 2025
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In a letter to the Trump administration, Blumenthal sought an accounting of how many visas have been revoked, the reasons cited for each one, and whether students were afforded due process to contest the decision.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Dealing with the Unification Wars that had only ever been mentioned in passing, Macross Zero was meant to show how these wars were fought and, more importantly, what for.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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As mentioned above, De Bruyne is also a good option to replace Palmer with.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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As the graphic above illustrates, Galatasaray’s Napoli loanee can find space to shoot, even with limited service.—
Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Her own work has illustrated how different brain regions activate when processing English or Chinese sentences because of their differing linguistic properties.—
Gayoung Lee,
Scientific American,
14 Apr. 2025
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Trump also referenced a 2021 domestic violence complaint against Abrego Garcia, in which no charges were filed.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Apr. 2025
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The 39-page opinion of the district court doesn't even reference any of that.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2025
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In her account posted on Wednesday, April 9, the woman — who does not specify her own age — explained that a 17-year-old family member gave birth to her first baby the previous day.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, the home includes type not specified.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Jack Moorhouse, a 19-year-old midfielder, has demonstrated an ability to pick up the ball and carry it up the pitch at youth level — an attribute sorely lacking among the first-team squad.—
Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Surprising Loyalty and Stability Despite their reputation for independence and skepticism, Gen X demonstrates remarkable workplace loyalty compared to younger generations.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Is there construction around Epic Universe? Those who have been to Epic Universe's previews or have driven around the area recently might notice the construction on the roads and areas outside of the park.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Turn Overcoming Fear Into A Daily Game Make it into a game to notice your vulnerabilities and find your courage.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Instance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instance. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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