Thesaurus results for INSTRUMENTS

instruments

noun

plural of instrument

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 Art supplies, backpacks, stationery, educational organization tools like binders and file folders, lunch boxes, music instruments, flash drives and more count as school supplies. — Zuri Primos july 25, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026 In a United conference room tucked away from the commotion of the terminal, the musicians get out their instruments and are harmonizing a few seconds later. — Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 25 July 2026 Putting on shows throughout the park meant hiring a lot of young people in the South Bay who were theatrically inclined to sing, dance, play instruments as well as manage the lights, sound, costumes and sets. — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 25 July 2026 The full collection of 22 stock keeping units features crafted instruments designed in collaboration with jewelry designer Susana Vega, including the Sole Foot File, Dune Nail Brush, and Buff Rings. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 24 July 2026 While Io itself is far too hostile to support life, microwave instruments can also probe beneath icy surfaces. — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 24 July 2026 After years of press-play shows becoming the norm, artists are once again being rewarded for actually being good at their instruments. — Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 23 July 2026 If the institutions managing climate risk are instruments of a cosmic power consolidating control over humanity, the question of whether a carbon price is well-designed becomes not just wrong but spiritually treacherous. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 18 July 2026 From the most concrete aspects—cooling, power, land—to the most abstract financial instruments, AI has morphed into a heavy industry. — Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026

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Diplomas, certificates, apprenticeships, licenses, skills records, exam integrity proofs, work authorizations, and continuing education achievements should be able to attach over time.

— Raj Ananthanpillai, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
This particular study did not make certificates look very valuable.

— Dana Taylor, USA Today, 20 July 2026

Definition of certificates

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The accessibility features on smartphones (and other devices) can be game changers.

— R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 28 July 2026
Especially for companies such as Samsung, which have been historically known for other capabilities such as hardware and devices, the investment in software, especially for healthcare, is an exciting signal for the industry.

— Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of devices

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Commercials showed off sleek and imposing vehicles with four-wheel drive going off-roading through rugged terrain, adding some aspiration to a Tuesday night baseball practice pick-up .

— Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
In Kansas, a Sedgwick police chief used Flock license plate readers to track his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend’s vehicles 228 times over four-plus months, The Wichita Eagle reported in 2024.

— Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026

Definition of vehicles

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While Wyscout is the industry leader for video scouting tools in football, Eyeball has, since forming in 2020, established itself as the youth football equivalent across the globe.

— Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 22 July 2026
In biology, for example, AI has compressed years of scientific labor into tools that can be shared across the world.

— Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of tools

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City officials noted the new permitting system allows Highfill to generate new local sales tax revenue while maintaining strict public safety oversight through Fire Department certifications and geographical boundaries.

— Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 July 2026
Teachers hired by the district would ideally have full teaching certifications in Texas, but the district has dipped into a pool of uncertified applicants in order to aggressively fill its hundreds of vacancies.

— Samuel O’Neal July 22, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026

Definition of certifications

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Others worry that maintaining the boundary means ignoring the child’s emotions.

— Jillian Pretzel, Parents, 25 July 2026
In doing so, advisors may be able to add real, lasting value, not just through standard methods like investment management, but also through more nuanced means like estate planning, business succession, and family governance.

— Matthew Kayser July 24, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

Definition of means

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Personnel is what’s important, but Scaloni treats his players as people, not as pawns on a chessboard.

— James Horncastle, New York Times, 14 July 2026
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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Authorities arrested Munster and Claude Kwe, a research fellow at Rocky Mountain Labs, June 2 on charges of conspiracy to smuggle mpox into the United States and lying to border agents.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
The first few days after a home is listed often generate the greatest attention, with buyers and agents watching closely for new properties that fit their needs.

— Heartland MLS®, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026