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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 game's governing body supplied historical samples which, when retested, showed five instances of sample substitution involving Sharikadze and five other players, dating back to 2019.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

It is precisely such instances — moments in which McCartney so deftly connects the past with the present — that make “The Boys of Dungeon Lane” something truly special.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

That has led to instances in which two Democrats or two Republicans have faced off in the general election.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

However, it should be noted there have been several instances in the last few years in which the benchmark had a 25-day rolling period better than the 21.4% in November 2021.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Even more remarkable were those instances when, for no special reason apparendy, I’d become conscious of the fact that my companion was speaking only to me.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez