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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

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Example Sentences

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In such instances, he is likely to check measurements, ask the client if they are losing weight or advise them to wait to purchase until closer to their event.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Other instances often coincided with periods in which the streamer was between releases of its top series.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Many countries are net importers and struggling to mitigate the impact of higher prices and shortages of critical inputs with subsidies and stimulus that is straining, in some instances, shaky finances.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

In some instances, the soil was contaminated; in others, a home or structure was being rebuilt.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

So they regrouped all of their forces around ten adjacent instances of the Zork playing field near the planet’s south pole.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline