1
as in certificates
a written or printed paper giving information about or proof of something
a valid will is a legal instrument
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2
as in devices
an article intended for use in work
always choose the right instrument for any woodworking job
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3
as in instrumentalities
something used to achieve an end
he sees scouting as an instrument for building character in young people
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as in tools
one that is or can be used to further the purposes of another
the claim that the scientists are mere instruments of the tobacco companies, who pay them to produce findings that are highly suspect
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Recent Examples of instruments
Monday’s launch was something like an initial public offering, enabling holders of the token to trade them like stocks or other financial instruments.
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Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
These constituencies view the sanctions and the tariffs as otherwise legal instruments weaponized for geopolitical purposes—and as direct affronts to Brazil’s democratic integrity.
—Hussein Kalout, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2025
Additionally, because these are structured instruments, outcomes depend on the creditworthiness of the issuing party.
—Michael A. Scarpati, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
By flying closer than previous spacecraft and using eight of its ten instruments, the probe observed over 300 events between November 2020 and December 2022.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
Keep in mind that most violas are 16-inch instruments.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2025
Initial offerings include an all-too-timely show about young immigrants as well as several productions that, as part of the Violins of Hope project, will use stringed instruments saved from destruction during the Holocaust.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Musack serves music programs and teachers around the world by providing instruments and grants for equipment and instructors.
—Shirley Halperin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
The portfolio consists primarily of interest-yielding debt instruments.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 10 Mar. 2025
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
These constituencies view the sanctions and the tariffs as otherwise legal instruments weaponized for geopolitical purposes—and as direct affronts to Brazil’s democratic integrity.
—Hussein Kalout, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2025
Additionally, because these are structured instruments, outcomes depend on the creditworthiness of the issuing party.
—Michael A. Scarpati, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
By flying closer than previous spacecraft and using eight of its ten instruments, the probe observed over 300 events between November 2020 and December 2022.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
Keep in mind that most violas are 16-inch instruments.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2025
Initial offerings include an all-too-timely show about young immigrants as well as several productions that, as part of the Violins of Hope project, will use stringed instruments saved from destruction during the Holocaust.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Musack serves music programs and teachers around the world by providing instruments and grants for equipment and instructors.
—Shirley Halperin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
The portfolio consists primarily of interest-yielding debt instruments.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 10 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instruments
Noun
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Identify all certificates, algorithms and dependencies vulnerable to quantum attacks to understand the scope of necessary changes.—
Dino DiMarino,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Gift certificates have a bad rap as the ‘easy way out’.—
Madeleine Bokan Thares,
Glamour,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Some analysts are forecasting the company to raise prices on its devices even after all Cook has done to avoid the worst of the tariffs.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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All devices are slated for release in Europe shortly, and Roborock says that the robot lawn mowers will come to the US eventually.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Mock suggests using gentle cleaning tools to avoid scratching the flooring.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Amazon’s sale section is packed with stellar deals this month — including a few rarely-on-sale beauty tools that should be on your radar.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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From online courses and certifications to mentorship and stretch projects, there are more ways than ever to level up.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Bedding that has certain certifications, such as Oeko-Tex, GOTS, or GOLS will earn extra points, as these indicate that the goods are free of harmful chemicals.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ultimately, Dalton and her team uncover that General Livingstone orchestrated the hostage and coup to increase military spending, using Captain Shagan and his former unit as pawns.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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As both Beijing’s experience dealing with Pyongyang and, to a lesser extent, Washington’s experience with Taipei demonstrate, these smaller partners are not mere pawns to be traded away.—
SHUXIAN LUO,
Foreign Affairs,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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With complete antiballistic missile means, China can significantly contain the enemy's strategic strike capabilities, which is of great significance.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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His or her voice is the means by which the author’s work is bodied forth, and is the main channel along which thought and feeling are to flow.—
Adam Verner
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In the beginning of August, agents located a 38-foot center-console boat with three outboard engines behind a Dania Beach home.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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In the first week of January, Bovino sent 60 agents hundreds of miles to Bakersfield, California, to make 78 arrests at farms and businesses.—
Elliot Spagat,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Instruments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instruments. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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