Definitions for instances

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instances in·stance

Spelling: [in-stuh ns]

IPA: /ˈɪn stəns/

Instances is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 446 anagrams from letters in instances (aceinnsst).

Definitions for instances

noun

1. a case or occurrence of anything:
2. an example put forth in proof or illustration:
3. Law. the institution and prosecution of a case.
4. Archaic. urgency in speech or action.
5. Obsolete. an impelling motive.

Idioms

1. at the instance of, at the urging or suggestion of:
2. for instance, as an example; for example:

verb (used with object)

1. to cite as an instance or example.
2. to exemplify by an instance.

verb (used without object)

1. to cite an instance.

Origin of instances

1300-50; Middle English Latin instantia presence, urgency (Medieval Latin: case, example). See instant, -ance

Examples for instances

Each of the four instances just given differed from the other.

There have also been instances during this air war when combat aircraft are not available in time to strike a target that pops up.

There are instances in which private rehoming works out fine and is the best solution for the struggling family and the children.

There may be instances in history of economic cures for economic ills; but I think they are few.

There are instances of longevity (macrobiosis) in our own country.

In other instances, naked detainees were hooded and dragged up and down corridors while subject to physical abuse.

There are six of these instances in all: one in the Old Testament, and five in the New.

instances are occurring every day in confirmation of what I here advance.

Ares said there are instances where savvy gankers manage to exploit loopholes.

Of course, even the proponents of these laws admitted there were no instances of Muslims trying to impose Islamic law.