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
Tim McNicholas,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Because of his status, he is allowed to aim only for the biggest fights with the highest paydays and in some instances, the least danger.
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Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
While the official surname of the British royal family is Mountbatten-Windsor, royals often use their titles as a basis for last names in instances where one is called for.
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Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
In some instances, district court rulings have barred some of the strategies, including ordering federal officers to stop making arrests in immigration courts.
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Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
30 June 2026
In some instances, police have sought the public’s help to track down the responsible party.
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William Jones,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
In other instances, when people have remarked on his literary leanings, Brooks has demurred.
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Adrienne Lafrance,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
In some instances, Ukrainian forces have seen a single Russian soldier advancing, according to Yuriy Madyar, the acting deputy commander of Ukraine’s 19th Army Corps, in an interview with the Ukrainian national broadcaster Suspilne last week.
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Daria Tarasova-Markina,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
In the last few years AI companies have been reportedly shifting from training their models with the help of data annotators (who, in some instances, have experienced allegedly exploitative and toxic working conditions) doing drudging work in developing countries.
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Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
Noun
Sometimes, were stymied because the conduct is based, the servers are based, outside of certainly Manhattan, but in many instances outside the United States.
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Tim McNicholas,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Because of his status, he is allowed to aim only for the biggest fights with the highest paydays and in some instances, the least danger.
—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
While the official surname of the British royal family is Mountbatten-Windsor, royals often use their titles as a basis for last names in instances where one is called for.
—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
In some instances, district court rulings have barred some of the strategies, including ordering federal officers to stop making arrests in immigration courts.
—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
30 June 2026
In some instances, police have sought the public’s help to track down the responsible party.
—
William Jones,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
In other instances, when people have remarked on his literary leanings, Brooks has demurred.
—
Adrienne Lafrance,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
In some instances, Ukrainian forces have seen a single Russian soldier advancing, according to Yuriy Madyar, the acting deputy commander of Ukraine’s 19th Army Corps, in an interview with the Ukrainian national broadcaster Suspilne last week.
—
Daria Tarasova-Markina,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
In the last few years AI companies have been reportedly shifting from training their models with the help of data annotators (who, in some instances, have experienced allegedly exploitative and toxic working conditions) doing drudging work in developing countries.
—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instances
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Other examples include the Department of Justice's lawsuit against RealPage, which has been accused of helping landlords drive up rent prices, and the DOJ's lawsuit against Agri Stats, a data-sharing company accused of helping the meatpacking industry inflate grocery prices.
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Most Americans today are familiar with some of the famous examples, like Bostonians dumping tea in the harbor in response to the Tea Act of 1773.
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McGraw Hill Higher Education cites a study by Gerlich (2025) at SBS Swiss Business School that reveals an over-reliance on AI tools is eroding critical thinking abilities.
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One report cites an insider claiming some guests are frustrated.
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When anyone mentions golf in Oregon, Bandon Dunes is usually the first name that drops.
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Manaker mentions that calcium bisglycinate is a chelated form that tends to be well tolerated, even among people who’ve had difficulty with other types.
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James Wilson, a prominent attorney, best illustrates that evolution.
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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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Small Town Girls references two shootings, a reference to the gun violence that’s a staple of American life, now more than ever.
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Making the room feel too formal Brooke Sabia of Phase 4 Design Group always notices when a living room skews more formal in order to differentiate it from the family room or other more casual areas of the home.
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And the Tarrant County restaurant scene notices that.
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Consider if the side gig adds unique skills, demonstrates entrepreneurship, or could be perceived as a distraction or conflict of interest.
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The advocacy group Stand Up for Science has posted advice on writing comments, along with an extremely lengthy and detailed submission that demonstrates just how comprehensive a comment can be.
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Neither government specifies how that logging should work across organizational boundaries, because the infrastructure to do so does not yet exist.
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They are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which specifies where and how to use them.
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