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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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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
Larger flags, banners, posters or instruments must be approved in advance.
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 14 June 2026
Host Rachel Holt visits their Massachusetts workshop to meet the artisans behind the instruments and explore the meticulous process that brings each horn to life.
—Rachel Holt, CBS News, 14 June 2026
The science payload to be landed there includes seismometers, a drill to allow emplacement of heat flow and electrical conductivity probes, and instruments to study the magnetic field and surface weathering.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
It's owned by Medline, a major medical-surgical products provider of equipment such as latex gloves, masks, surgical instruments and other medical supplies.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
In response to the current Middle East shock, the World Bank is providing up to $25 billion in immediate liquidity through existing instruments to help developing economies cope.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 June 2026
To better unravel what’s happening in this part of the Atlantic, the study scientists combined real-world ocean heat data from instruments and satellites with climate models.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
Play traditional instruments or make your own.
—Parents, 11 June 2026
Across the short films, Early plays, among other roles, a smiling, fiendish mall pop act; the shy, offbeat child of an overbearing stage mom; and an extra in a makeup chair whose instruments, his face and his voice, are progressively hampered by prosthetics.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 7 June 2026
Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 14 June 2026
Host Rachel Holt visits their Massachusetts workshop to meet the artisans behind the instruments and explore the meticulous process that brings each horn to life.
—Rachel Holt, CBS News, 14 June 2026
The science payload to be landed there includes seismometers, a drill to allow emplacement of heat flow and electrical conductivity probes, and instruments to study the magnetic field and surface weathering.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
It's owned by Medline, a major medical-surgical products provider of equipment such as latex gloves, masks, surgical instruments and other medical supplies.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
In response to the current Middle East shock, the World Bank is providing up to $25 billion in immediate liquidity through existing instruments to help developing economies cope.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 June 2026
To better unravel what’s happening in this part of the Atlantic, the study scientists combined real-world ocean heat data from instruments and satellites with climate models.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
Play traditional instruments or make your own.
—Parents, 11 June 2026
Across the short films, Early plays, among other roles, a smiling, fiendish mall pop act; the shy, offbeat child of an overbearing stage mom; and an extra in a makeup chair whose instruments, his face and his voice, are progressively hampered by prosthetics.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instruments
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Fang Shizhong, executive vice minister of the Publicity Department of the Shanghai Municipal Committee of CPC and director general of the Shanghai Film Bureau, presented certificates to the honorees.—
Jenny S. Li,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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While such actions garner headlines, states implementing certificates of need, moratoria on new hospice enrollment, changes in payment incentives, robust survey and certification programs, and limits on the number of hospices a physician can oversee receive less attention.—
Wes Kilgore,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The Big Think website has been optimized to work with all major browsers and devices.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 June 2026
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Numerous guests were reportedly secured in harnesses and fall protection and then transitioned onto aerial devices.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Many people died due to delays in emergency response as the area lacks basic infrastructure and ambulance services, forcing passengers to be transported in public vehicles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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As Bailey was standing in between the two vehicles for the jump-start, a gray Honda Pilot hit the Ford Escape and the impact led to Bailey suffering severe upper body and head trauma, according to police.—
Matt Cavallo,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 June 2026
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Readers should independently verify treatment options, materials, warranties, certifications, pricing, and clinical credentials before pursuing treatment.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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These may include community college programs, industry certifications, apprenticeships, or online training opportunities.—
Diane Winiarski,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The fund was created at a Thursday meeting of the performing arts center's board of trustees, with the members voting unanimously to acknowledge the president's contributions to the center by all legal means.—
Emma Nicholson,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Founder of the House Tax Equity Caucus, Elliott — who favors child tax and renters’ credits or other means to reduce burdens on low- and middle-income households — says the demand for relief is the voters’ mantra.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
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Gulf governments, meanwhile, have dabbled abroad as well, while trying to address grievances among their own Shia populations to prevent them from becoming pawns of Tehran.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
15 June 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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Naval Criminal Investigative Service agents and base personnel tracked two suspects while ordering residents to shelter in place, then discovered 51 kilograms of cocaine and fentanyl inside the deserted vehicle.—
Jasmine Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Melissa Bridgeford, the cofounder and CEO of Wizard Commerce, which makes AI shopping agents, said that even for product discovery, existing AI models, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT often fall short.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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“Instruments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instruments. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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