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as in instrumentality
something used to achieve an end
used organized protests as a vehicle for change
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as in transportation
something used to carry goods or passengers
bought a larger vehicle after they had a third baby
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Recent Examples of vehicle
This Bottom Line new vehicle review is a Nut & Bolt and Dollars & Sense editorial provided by Tony Leopardo.
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Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
Some drivers may still see higher premiums depending on their location, driving history or vehicle costs.
—Lauren Zelt, Sun Sentinel, 6 Apr. 2026
As the vehicle circles the far side of the moon, communication back to Earth is expected to be blocked for about 40 minutes.
—Brendan Byrne, NPR, 6 Apr. 2026
The trope has endured across the decades through a library’s worth of children’s adventure books as well as films like Sam Raimi’s Army of Darkness and the Martin Lawrence vehicle Black Knight.
—Brad Sanders, Pitchfork, 6 Apr. 2026
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Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
Some drivers may still see higher premiums depending on their location, driving history or vehicle costs.
—Lauren Zelt, Sun Sentinel, 6 Apr. 2026
As the vehicle circles the far side of the moon, communication back to Earth is expected to be blocked for about 40 minutes.
—Brendan Byrne, NPR, 6 Apr. 2026
The trope has endured across the decades through a library’s worth of children’s adventure books as well as films like Sam Raimi’s Army of Darkness and the Martin Lawrence vehicle Black Knight.
—Brad Sanders, Pitchfork, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vehicle
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They are left wielding the tools of instrumentality: in-groups and cliques, buying effort through more money, coercive employment agreements and suits against whistleblowers.—
Dave Winsborough,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Holding the weight of cotton’s influence on the world, and thus the instrumentality of Black labor, is painful, yet necessary work.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
9 July 2025
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The conflict in Iran has caused oil prices in Haiti to surge, disrupting critical supply chains, doubling transportation costs and forcing millions of undernourished people to cut back on already scarce meals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Sacramento faces at least a $5 billion backlog of transportation improvements, with roughly $3 billion needed on roadways where people have been killed or severely injured, according to city officials.—
Chris Fusco. Story produced with AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Fairlead Strategies or its affiliates may have positions in financial instruments mentioned, may have acquired such positions at prices no longer available, and may have interests different from or adverse to your interests or inconsistent with the advice herein.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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The guitarist grind and shriek and gnarl as the rhythm section thunders away, with Winter’s voice often acting more as another instrument rather than the focal point.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2026
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The war prompted Iran's effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway that facilitates the transport of 20 million barrels of oil per day, or about one-fifth of the global supply.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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That is because soaring diesel prices raise the cost of mining and transport that is needed to get coal to buyers.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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California is not unique, and housing is not the only means by which the older generations have effectively pulled up the ladder behind them.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
13 Apr. 2026
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Which is fortunate for Musselman, given there will be less means to lure players from the portal.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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The center said throughout all of this, Rahman faced mistreatment, was mocked by federal agents for her disabilities and was denied medical care.—
Maria Lisignoli,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Heinecke hired an agent and participated in the Senior Bowl, Oklahoma's pro day and NFL scouting combine while trying to gain college eligibility.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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As a result, South Korean firms Samsung and SK Hynix are planning to ramp up production capacity, which will require ASML machinery.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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Right now, even with the benefit of the elevated bridge from Discovery Island, pedestrians mostly see cranes and other machinery.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
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If your coping mechanism for tough times is laughter, then this is the list for you.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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Orbán used his control of the state to build an extraordinary web of international illiberal and far-right supporters, and funding mechanisms to support some of them.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Vehicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vehicle. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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