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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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The foreign ministry said it aimed to reduce instances of multiple visa exemptions applying to the same country "that confuse foreigners".

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Some home builders say in many instances, the blame for defects falls on their subcontractors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

As far as loyalty programs are concerned, Nguyen has studied instances of rewards members being taken advantage of through use of their data.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

Saturday's rival demonstrations follow a spate of violent attacks targeting London's Jewish community, with some blaming instances of hate speech at pro-Palestinian marches for helping to fuel antisemitism.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

I can’t count the times I’ve wondered if there have ever been any instances of condemned men escaping the relentless machinery, disappearing before the execution or breaking through the cordon of police.

From "The Stranger" by Albert Camus