INSTRUMENTALITIES Synonyms: 43 Similar Words

instrumentalities

noun

plural of instrumentality

as in means

something used to achieve an end computer literacy is only an instrumentality for acquiring an education, and not an end in itself

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Noun

Russia has launched several large-scale attacks on Kyiv in recent weeks as Ukraine faces a shortage of Patriot air defense missiles, which are its most effective means of intercepting Russian ballistic missiles.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
While defense spending remains unequal among European NATO countries, most countries have made progress on increasing the means devoted to military capabilities.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 17 July 2026

Definition of means

Noun

Now that the spacecraft is active again, engineers will begin downloading health and safety information before retrieving data collected by its scientific instruments.

— Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
The video opens with the singer arriving at the prison while reciting a prayer in a voiceover before joining a group of inmates holding instruments.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026

Definition of instruments

Noun

Two men who were with Salgado Araujo disputed the government’s account, saying the agents’ vehicles bumped into them and then swayed into the van, forcing them to stop.

— Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
The industry tends to shed agents, especially new ones — the median income for Realtors who have been working for less than two years is $8,100.

— Clio Chang, Curbed, 14 July 2026

Definition of agents

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The strikes sparked fires in five districts of the city, damaging residential buildings, office and industrial sites, a dormitory and vehicles, according to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
At least two vehicles were involved in the incident, according to the Fire Department’s Facebook post.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 19 July 2026

Definition of vehicles

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Dozens of mostly smaller law enforcement agencies have severed their ties to Flock in recent months.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
Tunnel walks have evolved from viral social media moments into marketing platforms for luxury brands, agencies and media companies, giving athletes new ways to shape their identities, engage fans and expand brand visibility.

— Nethumi Kannangara, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of agencies

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That's because the mechanisms by which black holes devour matter to grow and then merge to create even more massive black holes should take at least 1 billion years to achieve supermassive status.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 19 July 2026
The entire primary loop, containing the reactor core, control mechanisms, and steam generation assemblies, is enclosed within a single cylindrical steel capsule.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026

Definition of mechanisms

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Testosterone was first approved in the 1950s to treat hypogonadism, a condition defined by low testosterone levels caused by medical problems affecting the testes or other organs.

— Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 16 July 2026
The water passes over or through filtering organs that sift out the solid food.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 July 2026

Definition of organs

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Lawmakers have introduced bills to strengthen prevention programs, improve behavioral health services, regulate sober living environments and give local governments additional tools to respond to homelessness.

— Ray Bramson, Washington Post, 15 July 2026
This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

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