instances

NOUN

case, situation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

detail example item occasion occurrence particular precedent proof reason

STRONG

exemplification exponent ground illustration representative sample sampling specimen time

WEAK

case history case in point

VERB

name

Synonyms

STRONG

adduce cite exemplify illustrate mention quote refer show specify

Antonyms

STRONG

hide

Example Sentences

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Instances where he appears to be dozing off are just moments of relaxation, he said.

From Barron's • Jan. 1, 2026

Instances where someone accidentally kills a bystander while defending against an aggressor “are the responsibility of the criminal perpetrator,” the foundation said, not of the person engaged in legitimate self-defense.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 7, 2025

Instances of man-animal conflict are not new to Assam.

From BBC • May 23, 2025

Instances of moderate or more violent clear-air turbulence have increased by 37% over the north Atlantic Ocean over the last 40 years, according to a 2023 study analyzing data from 1979 to 2020.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2024

Nevertheless some Days after, or, in other Instances, some Weeks, fresh Pains are excited, to which an Inflammation and Abscess succeed, which are to be treated as usual, with Emollients, and seasonably opened.

From Advice to the people in general, with regard to their health by Tissot, S. A. D. (Samuel Auguste David)