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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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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
Tokenized equities, money market funds, private credit instruments, and real-world assets are all becoming part of broader conversations around how capital markets are evolving, settlement is modernizing, and programmable finance is already changing trading and investing options for investors.
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Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The free show involves a house band and local singers and musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments or grab a mic and sing their original songs or covers.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
But scientists should be able to calibrate the mission’s instruments by comparing flyby observations with archival data from other Mars missions.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
The mission, one of potentially four robotic lunar landings targeted for 2026, comes as NASA plans to dramatically increase the number of uncrewed landers carrying cargo and science instruments to the moon.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Arsham himself fashioned the quirky, matching-green instruments.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 20 May 2026
Using observations collected between 2014 and 2022 by the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) instruments aboard the Suomi-NPP, NOAA-20 and NOAA-21 satellites, researchers found that global nighttime radiance increased by 34% even as many populated areas grew dimmer.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 20 May 2026
From when sound was first introduced, there was incredible pushback from all the people playing usable instruments.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 16 May 2026
In 1914 the family moved to Little Rock, where Powell sang in high school productions and learned to play several instruments including the cornet, clarinet and saxophone.
—Arkansas Online, 16 May 2026
Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The free show involves a house band and local singers and musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments or grab a mic and sing their original songs or covers.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
But scientists should be able to calibrate the mission’s instruments by comparing flyby observations with archival data from other Mars missions.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
The mission, one of potentially four robotic lunar landings targeted for 2026, comes as NASA plans to dramatically increase the number of uncrewed landers carrying cargo and science instruments to the moon.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Arsham himself fashioned the quirky, matching-green instruments.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 20 May 2026
Using observations collected between 2014 and 2022 by the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) instruments aboard the Suomi-NPP, NOAA-20 and NOAA-21 satellites, researchers found that global nighttime radiance increased by 34% even as many populated areas grew dimmer.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 20 May 2026
From when sound was first introduced, there was incredible pushback from all the people playing usable instruments.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 16 May 2026
In 1914 the family moved to Little Rock, where Powell sang in high school productions and learned to play several instruments including the cornet, clarinet and saxophone.
—Arkansas Online, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instruments
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These are expenses incurred to obtain certificates, licenses or other credentials for an occupation or profession.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Seven students received certificates in pharmacy tech or veterinary assistant.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Looking for more travel-friendly tech devices for your journey?—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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Nearby homes were evacuated during the investigation, and the bomb squad hauled out boxes of what were described as consumer-grade pyrotechnic devices, enough to fill more than three box trucks, according to investigators at the scene.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
28 May 2026
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Bezel setting is central to my work, as nearly every piece is built around handmade bezels which, in 22-karat gold, can be fused rather than soldered and then shaped and set entirely by hand using simple tools due to the metal’s purity and softness.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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Every image and person in the film is generated using AI video tools and based on journalistic reports, photographs and eyewitness accounts, the announcement said.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
27 May 2026
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Every shipment is backed by Oeko-Tex Standard 100 and USDA BioPreferred certifications.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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As Lerche related, he and his company have been awarded third-party certifications from both the RJC and SCS Global Services.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Motorists drive vehicles near a large political banner, depicting missiles being fired behind Iranian demonstrators in solidarity with the government, at Valiasr Square in Tehran on April 6, 2026.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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Former service members donning white gloves carried small pine boxes from the New York State Museum in Albany and gently loaded them onto vintage military vehicles adorned with black funeral bunting and American flags for a solemn 60-mile procession north to Lake George, New York.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
25 May 2026
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The organization is treating these athletes as political pawns instead of as young people with their own families, goals, futures and careers to think about.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Making the lives of Idahoans affordable, fixing healthcare, helping farmers produce affordable food and still make a living, saving our public lands and national forest for future generations, and making sure vets, servicemen and women and seniors are not used as pawns in political games.—
Kevin Fixler
May 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 May 2026
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As the saying goes, failure to prepare means preparing to fail–and the most successful dressers tend to have a practical streak.—
Olivia Allen,
Vogue,
25 May 2026
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All of this comes after reports that Lauren Sánchez is trying to help Bezos reshape his public image, and part of that for her means going out and meeting with people.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
25 May 2026
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Vucic, government officials and the pro-government media have branded critics as foreign agents who wish to destroy the country — rhetoric that has ramped up political polarization.—
Jovana Gec,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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Carbajal isn’t the only business owner who says fear of immigration agents kept customers home.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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“Instruments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instruments. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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