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

But in the age of AC — and AI — the means of motion picture production can be constructed most anywhere.

— Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026
Now, though, with FEMA money involved, residents have to show proof of residency through a utility bill, ID or other means.

— Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of means

Noun

These customization options can be important when sapphire windows or lenses need to be integrated into existing optical instruments or specialized equipment.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
But what strengthens the party also weakens some of China’s instruments of power.

— ANDREW MERTHA, Foreign Affairs, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of instruments

Noun

Patel later suggested that the scope of firings had been overblown, saying many agents had retired on their own.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
Agents can call APIs, query databases, retrieve documents, invoke other models, generate files, trigger workflows, connect to SaaS platforms and even delegate work to other agents.

— Nicola Sfondrini, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of agents

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What the bill means for classic cars, lowriders Maintaining vintage vehicles is a labor of love, and the biennial smog check requirement poses an additional challenge for collectors, as not all gas stations are equipped to provide this service.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
Northbound Interstate 435 lanes in Shawnee were closed Wednesday afternoon following a crash involving seven vehicles, police said.

— Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026

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Hundreds of those grants were later reinstated when a federal judge ruled that the slap-dash nature of the terminations violated the Administrative Procedures Act, which regulates how agencies are supposed to change policies.

— Anil Oza, STAT, 17 Sep. 2026
Thanks to the support of Canadian agencies, these teams might very well achieve this goal, reinforcing the transatlantic collaborations between European and Canadian animation industries.

— Kevin Giraud, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of agencies

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Habeas corpus, which allows a defendant to challenge the legality of their imprisonment, is among several mechanisms for release, some of which depend on a detainee’s location.

— Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
It is also expected to include language barring non-NATO bases as well as mechanisms for blocking Chinese and Russian investments.

— Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of mechanisms

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Medicines that calm the immune system may be used for joint pain, rashes, or more serious problems affecting the lungs, nerves, or other organs.

— Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026
According to the Cleveland Clinic, sepsis is a reaction to an infection that involves the immune system harming healthy tissues and organs.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of organs

Noun

But as self-learning AI behaves in unpredictable ways (such as the recent incident with Hugging Face tools), the risk of significant liability becomes real.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026
And that’s what gives you not just a richer view of the world itself, but also a richer set of tools and ways to intervene with the world, interact with the world.

— David Brooks, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026

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