instance

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noun

in·stance ˈin(t)-stən(t)s How to pronounce instance (audio)

: a step, stage, or situation viewed as part of a process or series of events

prefers, in this instance, to remain anonymous

The Times Literary Supplement (London)

: the institution and prosecution of a lawsuit : suit

: an individual illustrative of a category or brought forward in support or disproof of a generalization

archaic : exception

obsolete : token, sign

: instigation, request

am writing to you at the instance of my client

archaic : urgent or earnest solicitation

obsolete : an impelling cause or motive

instance

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verb

instanced; instancing

transitive verb

: to illustrate or demonstrate by an instance

: to mention as a case or example : cite

Example Sentences

Noun an instance of great courage These delays are just another instance of bureaucratic inefficiency. In most instances the disease can be controlled by medication. They have decided not to oppose the decision in this instance. Verb instanced one particular incident as an illustration of their penchant for practical jokes instanced the latest astronomical research in her presentation on measuring star magnitude See More

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Noun

For instance, some people with oily skin may need a stronger exfoliant on night one, and your dermatologist should be able to help with this and recommend a solid product.

Maggie O'neill, SELF, 17 Sep. 2022 For instance, because Notre Dame’s offense controlled the clock, OSU’s defense did not play a lot of snaps in Week 1.

Nathan Baird, cleveland, 16 Sep. 2022 For instance, Jimmy Buffett is playing there in October.

Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 For instance, those who have been infected with the coronavirus would still need to mask up for a 10-day period after the start of symptoms or their first positive test, county officials say.

Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2022 For instance, a wetter-than-average winter this year, which would supplement all the reservoirs in the Colorado River Basin, could negate the need for emergency releases.

Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 16 Sep. 2022 For instance, the Prime Minister of Poland nominates the members of the International Auschwitz Council, the people who sort of advise and supervise what goes on at Auschwitz.

Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2022 For instance, people of color had better outcomes after undergoing regular appointments to manage diabetes at their pharmacy.

Ilisa Bg Bernstein And Paul W. Abramowitz, STAT, 16 Sep. 2022 For instance, excess steamed milk that won't fit in a latte or cappuccino will be chilled instead of discarded, so the kitchen staff can make ricotta.

Carol Deptolla, Journal Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2022

Verb

For, instance the home to the putting surface of the fifth and 13th holes is 100 yards deep and at least 50 yards wide.

Steve Dimeglio, USA TODAY, 9 July 2022 See More

单词	instanced
释义	instance 1 of 2 noun in·stance ˈin(t)-stən(t)s 1 : a step, stage, or situation viewed as part of a process or series of events prefers, in this instance, to remain anonymous The Times Literary Supplement (London) 2 : the institution and prosecution of a lawsuit : suit 3 a : an individual illustrative of a category or brought forward in support or disproof of a generalization b archaic : exception c obsolete : token, sign 4 a : instigation, request am writing to you at the instance of my client b archaic : urgent or earnest solicitation c obsolete : an impelling cause or motive instance 2 of 2 verb instanced; instancing transitive verb 1 : to illustrate or demonstrate by an instance 2 : to mention as a case or example : cite Phrases for instance \\ fə-ˈrin(t)-stən(t)s , ˈfrin(t)- \\ : as an instance or example older people, like my grandmother, for instance Synonyms Noun case example exemplar exemplification illustration prototype representative sample specimen Verb adduce cite mention quote See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun an instance of great courage These delays are just another instance of bureaucratic inefficiency. In most instances the disease can be controlled by medication. They have decided not to oppose the decision in this instance. Verb instanced one particular incident as an illustration of their penchant for practical jokes instanced the latest astronomical research in her presentation on measuring star magnitude See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun For instance, some people with oily skin may need a stronger exfoliant on night one, and your dermatologist should be able to help with this and recommend a solid product. Maggie O'neill, SELF, 17 Sep. 2022 For instance, because Notre Dame’s offense controlled the clock, OSU’s defense did not play a lot of snaps in Week 1. Nathan Baird, cleveland, 16 Sep. 2022 For instance, Jimmy Buffett is playing there in October. Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 For instance, those who have been infected with the coronavirus would still need to mask up for a 10-day period after the start of symptoms or their first positive test, county officials say. Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2022 For instance, a wetter-than-average winter this year, which would supplement all the reservoirs in the Colorado River Basin, could negate the need for emergency releases. Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 16 Sep. 2022 For instance, the Prime Minister of Poland nominates the members of the International Auschwitz Council, the people who sort of advise and supervise what goes on at Auschwitz. Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2022 For instance, people of color had better outcomes after undergoing regular appointments to manage diabetes at their pharmacy. Ilisa Bg Bernstein And Paul W. Abramowitz, STAT, 16 Sep. 2022 For instance, excess steamed milk that won't fit in a latte or cappuccino will be chilled instead of discarded, so the kitchen staff can make ricotta. Carol Deptolla, Journal Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2022 Verb For, instance the home to the putting surface of the fifth and 13th holes is 100 yards deep and at least 50 yards wide. Steve Dimeglio, USA TODAY, 9 July 2022 See More Word History First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4b Verb 1601, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing instance in the first instance counter-instance for instance in the first instance counter-instance for instance Kids Definition instance noun in·stance ˈin-stəns 1 : a particular occurrence of something : example an instance of true bravery 2 : a certain point or situation in a process or series of events In most instances, the medicine helps. Legal Definition instance noun in·stance ˈin-stəns : the institution or prosecution of a lawsuit a court of first instance History and Etymology for instance French, from Late Latin instantia, from Latin, the fact of being present or impending, vehemence in speech, urgency, from instant-, instans insistent, pressing, from present participle of instare to be pressing, stand upon instanced verb past tense of instance 1 as in cited to give as an example instanced one particular incident as an illustration of their penchant for practical jokes Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance cited mentioned referenced adduced specified quoted exemplified represented documented illustrated corroborated named sourced validated substantiated bore out touched (on or upon) adverted (to) referred (to) 2 as in specified to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically instanced the latest astronomical research in her presentation on measuring star magnitude Synonyms & Similar Words specified mentioned cited noticed noted quoted named indicated indicated introduced explained suggested inferred intimated implied touched (on or upon) denominated intended announced designated interpolated dropped referred (to) adverted (to) published pronounced declared signified clarified interposed interjected explicated broached insinuated proclaimed signaled broadcast publicized advertised elucidated infiltrated alluded (to) hinted (at) sounded broadcasted signalled pointed (out) spelled out brought up wormed cleared (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms ignored neglected disregarded slighted forgot overlooked overpassed passed over See More 3 as in illustrated to show or make clear by using examples instanced the hero's moral courage with several examples from the novel Synonyms & Similar Words illustrated demonstrated specified exemplified explained mentioned adduced cited explicated quoted analyzed clarified detailed expounded named interpreted elucidated edified enumerated enlightened simplified construed illuminated listed broke down cleared (up) spelled out Antonyms & Near Antonyms obscured blurred darkened clouded fogged confused puzzled beclouded muddied perplexed See More
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