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as in devices
an article intended for use in work
needed a special tool to open the case of the appliance
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as in pawns
one that is or can be used to further the purposes of another
a ruthless leader using his trusting followers as tools in his quest for power
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as in suckers
one who is easily deceived or cheated
you're just a pathetic tool of the advertising industry if you believe everything you see in TV commercials
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Recent Examples of tools
Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
Even as larger players including OpenAI and Anthropic have released their own AI-powered coding tools, Cursor has continued to expand its user base, especially for business customers.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
Even power tools — including lawnmowers — used for yard work can spark fires, Pascua said.
—Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Among people who use AI tools every day, 30% were fully engaged at work.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 17 June 2026
Tropical Storm Arthur spaghetti models Illustrations include an array of forecast tools and models, and not all are created equal.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Mashrabov told me his company is investing its resources into its platform — which already sees thousands of users — so that creators can streamline their workflow and into a large-scale educational course on the best ways to create AI video using Higgsfield’s tools.
—Corbin Bolies, Variety, 10 June 2026
Emma Westley, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Liccardo asked Atkins whether the SEC has opened an investigation into the trades, and what tools the SEC has to investigate them.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
There is also the chance that the AI tools misunderstood meanings or context, the researchers noted.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Building on the buzz surrounding Ouai, Atkin founded Mane, a hair tools brand this time, in 2023.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
Guests staying at the Beach Club have indulgent perks like a complimentary 15-minute ride on the adorable Sorbetto Fiat boat that tools around Lake Boca.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
Other introspective angles are explored during Mariano’s audiences with his friend the Pope (Rufin Doh Zeyenouin), a serene Black man with a head crowned by a bundle of silver dreads, who tools around the Vatican on a motorbike.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
Even as larger players including OpenAI and Anthropic have released their own AI-powered coding tools, Cursor has continued to expand its user base, especially for business customers.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
Even power tools — including lawnmowers — used for yard work can spark fires, Pascua said.
—Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Among people who use AI tools every day, 30% were fully engaged at work.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 17 June 2026
Tropical Storm Arthur spaghetti models Illustrations include an array of forecast tools and models, and not all are created equal.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Mashrabov told me his company is investing its resources into its platform — which already sees thousands of users — so that creators can streamline their workflow and into a large-scale educational course on the best ways to create AI video using Higgsfield’s tools.
—Corbin Bolies, Variety, 10 June 2026
Verb
Add to this the onslaught of artificial intelligence (AI) in recent years and the impact that tools such as large language models (LLMs) have had on the field of marketing, and you’re faced with a veritable juggling act—one that’s possibly never moved so fast in the whole history of the discipline.
—Emma Westley, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Liccardo asked Atkins whether the SEC has opened an investigation into the trades, and what tools the SEC has to investigate them.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
There is also the chance that the AI tools misunderstood meanings or context, the researchers noted.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Building on the buzz surrounding Ouai, Atkin founded Mane, a hair tools brand this time, in 2023.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
Guests staying at the Beach Club have indulgent perks like a complimentary 15-minute ride on the adorable Sorbetto Fiat boat that tools around Lake Boca.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
Other introspective angles are explored during Mariano’s audiences with his friend the Pope (Rufin Doh Zeyenouin), a serene Black man with a head crowned by a bundle of silver dreads, who tools around the Vatican on a motorbike.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tools
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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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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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The number and layout of suckers can be reconfigured for different missions.—
Omar Kardoudi
June 13,
New Atlas,
13 June 2026
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One- or 2-foot-long suckers will produce enough bait chunks for an entire day of fishing.—
Chad Mason,
Outdoor Life,
3 June 2026
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Fragrance expert Aimee Majoros, author of Aimee Is Beauty, told Real Simple that packaging quietly drives a lot of the markup.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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In one scene, the crew drives into Yosemite, where towering granite walls and sweeping vistas leave most visitors speechless.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Larger flags, banners, posters or instruments must be approved in advance.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
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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
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Midland Memorial Hospital received nine of the victims connected to the active shooter incident.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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The pope also met abuse survivors privately and urged Spain’s bishops to listen to victims and make reparations.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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“Tools.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tools. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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