Synonyms for instance
ˈɪn stənsin·stance

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1. instance

   A precedent is an authoritative case, example, or instance. The communism of the early Christians in Jerusalem is a wonderful example or instance of Christian liberality, but not a precedent for the universal church through all time. Cases decided by irregular or unauthorized tribunals are not precedents for the regular administration of law. An obiter dictum is an opinion outside of the case in hand, which can not be quoted as an authoritative precedent. Compare CAUSE; EXAMPLE.

   Synonyms:
   antecedent, authority, case, example, obiter dictum, pattern, precedent, warrant

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1. instance

   Synonyms:
   entreaty, request, prompting, persuasion, example, solicitation, case, illustration, exemplification, occurrence, point, precedence

   Antonyms:
   dissuasion, deprecation, warning, rule, statement, principle, misexemplification

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1. case, instance, examplenoun

   an occurrence of something

   "it was a case of bad judgment"; "another instance occurred yesterday"; "but there is always the famous example of the Smiths"

   Synonyms:
   deterrent example, type, font, object lesson, pillow slip, case, eccentric, pillowcase, guinea pig, lesson, fount, casing, exemplar, character, event, subject, example, cause, good example, causa, representative, slip, compositor's case, caseful, grammatical case, face, showcase, illustration, exercise, vitrine, display case, sheath, typeface, typesetter's case, model, lawsuit, suit, shell

2. example, illustration, instance, representativeverb

   an item of information that is typical of a class or group

   "this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome"; "there is an example on page 10"

   Synonyms:
   representative, congressman, object lesson, good example, lesson, exemplar, case, example, voice, congresswoman, illustration, deterrent example, model, exemplification, interpreter, spokesperson, exercise

3. exemplify, illustrate, instanceverb

   clarify by giving an example of

   Synonyms:
   represent, illustrate, exemplify

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1. instancenoun

   Synonyms:
   solicitation, request, urgency, prompting, importunity, instigation, incitement

2. instancenoun

   Synonyms:
   example, exemplification, illustration, case in point

3. instancenoun

   Synonyms:
   time, occasion, occurrence

4. instanceverb

   Synonyms:
   mention as an instance, bring forward as an example

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1. instancenoun

   Synonyms:
   persistency, request, solicitation, urgency, example, case, illustration

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1. List of paraphrases for "instance":

   example, forum, case, instancia, instancing, body, resort, proceeding, instances, cases, 'instance, event, illustration

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1. Ambassador Sondland:

   ' Leave no stone unturned' Taylor : context : This is the first instance of Taylor witnessing a member of the irregular channel to Ukraine pushing the Ukrainians to help President Trump pursue President Trump domestic political agenda. The.

2. White House:

   While Homeland Security and FEMA officials continue to work with Homeland Security and FEMA officials regional partners to manage the new migration challenge caused by failing authoritarian regimes in Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba, Homeland Security and FEMA officials are also leading a comprehensive effort to support cities that are welcoming the people fleeing communism who Governor Governor DeSantis and Governor Abbott are using as political pawns, for instance, FEMA has personnel dedicated to supporting each city, expediting requests for reimbursement as they come in, mobilizing local service provider and non-profit support, and working with other federal agencies to identify additional resources. Homeland Security and FEMA officials will continue to do everything Homeland Security and FEMA officials can to support cities as Governor Governor DeSantis and Governor Abbott and Governor DeSantis intentionally create chaos and confusion with Governor DeSantis and Governor Abbott cruel political stunts.

3. Ewald Nowotny:

   For us, it is quite clear that we have certain conditions to be met. The one condition is ... whether we can accept for instance Greek assets, Greek bonds, as collateral. The answer is, for the time being: No.

4. Royce West:

   Let’s not whitewash it because it is, and yes, we should be teaching our kids the history of this country so they won’t make the same mistakes that were made by our generations before us, and when we put up things like this, for instance, I think it’s a disservice.

5. Juliette Kayyem:

   Since 9/11 when we secured the cockpit door there has been no instance in which a passenger has gotten into the cockpit. We certainly know from the world we live in there are a lot of people who have thought about it but have been deterred by it, so we're just going have to balance these sorts of things.