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

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Example Sentences

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The report documents instances that may constitute federal wire fraud, revealing that unsuspecting private donors who intended to support the congressionally chartered foundation were apparently surreptitiously handed Freedom 250’s bank account and routing numbers instead.

From Salon • Jul. 4, 2026

Burd recalled locking eyes with Thomas in those instances, smiling wildly as they realized their big ideas landed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

Palantir’s involvement is just one of countless instances across U.S. history interweaving industry and national defense.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

"This raised concerns about occupational risk for farm workers. Also, there is a habit of feeding raw milk to domestic pets, like cats, and there have been instances of cats dying, which we studied previously."

From Science Daily • Jun. 23, 2026

“All those instances with Peter earlier on this year, and with Luke’s plant concoction, and all the other mischief.”

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea