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noun

Definition of instancesnext
plural of instance
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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verb

present tense third-person singular of instance
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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 Synonyms for instances
  1. examples
  2. cites
  3. mentions
  4. illustrates
  5. demonstrates
  6. specifies
  7. indicates
Noun
  • Dolce & Gabbana showcased beautiful examples in their Spring/Summer 2025 show this past June, as did Amiri, offering another glimpse at a more sartorially louche future.
    Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
  • These examples are just the tip of the iceberg, the tamer work-friendly list.
    Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of examples
Verb
  • The lawsuit cites an agreement, the details of which are unknown to Alcon, for Warners to lease or license studio lot space, access and other materials to Tesla for the event.
    Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Diana Campbell Williams, a 72-year-old Democrat who lives in Auburn, Michigan, cites foreign affairs as her top issue.
    Steve Peoples, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of cites
Verb
  • Bic’s official announcement specifically mentions candles but doesn’t go into details about other use cases.
    Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The joint statement only mentions wages.
    Phil Helsel, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of mentions
Verb
  • Lennox hopes that her collaboration illustrates such.
    Kenneth J. Williams Jr., Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • As the aftermath of the hurricane's ruinous and deadly route across the Southeast illustrates, the alarming lack of flood insurance coverage among an overwhelming majority of people impacted serves as a cautionary tale for the rest of us, experts say.
    Kate Gibson, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of illustrates
Verb
  • The very fact that Kohls was being harassed under the law demonstrates just one fatal problem with it.
    The Editors, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Her experience demonstrates how starting small with clear goals, a strong product-market fit, attentive customer listening, and relentless work ethic can lead to remarkable success.
    Hilary Tetenabum, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of demonstrates
Verb
  • The measure specifies that 60% of the proceeds would go to the county for homeless services.
    Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
  • What to know about buyer-broker agreements The buyer-broker agreement is a contract between a real estate agent and a homebuyer that specifies the terms of their working relationship, said Cobreiro — the goal of which is to identify a house for the buyer to purchase.
    Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of specifies
Verb
  • Interestingly, some research indicates that cannabis may offer temporary respiratory relief.
    Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The data through September 2024 indicates a slight drop, suggesting some improvement, though crime levels remain elevated compared to early-decade figures.
    Jovi Dai, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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