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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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

"Those supported by Victim Support NI have told us that these delays have caused considerable distress and, in some instances, additional trauma," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

“It’s important to ensure that in those instances, there are sufficient performance criteria to help try to justify them.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 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

There were supposed to be also instances when the spirits returned to the wrong bodies and the person suffered from amnesia.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane