for instance

1 of 2

noun

fə-ˈrin(t)-stənts

ˈfrin(t)-

: example

I'll give you a for instance.

for instance

2 of 2

phrase

fə-ˈrin(t)-stən(t)s

ˈfrin(t)-

: as an instance or example

older people, like my grandmother, for instance

Examples of for instance in a Sentence

Noun Let me give you a for instance.

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More energy can allow people to complete more reps when weightlifting, for instance, which can drive muscle growth. — Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 3 July 2026 There's obviously a range of reasons why a parent would do the same (for instance, food allergy issues). — Devonne Goode, Parents, 3 July 2026 Consider, for instance, the tense conversations between healthcare professionals who disagree about whether the best course of treatment for a patient is to turn to hospice services. — Deborah Mower, The Conversation, 2 July 2026 Minnesota, for instance, has Edwards and Ball to engineer offense for months and a time, and Gobert to mask defensive indifference. — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for for instance

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1959, in the meaning defined above

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