1
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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3
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
For someone who’d spent much of the 2010s crashing on friends’ floors, having her own bass technician and eight different instruments in her rig was a huge change.
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Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
This is particularly critical for firms trading illiquid or fragmented instruments.
—Ashok Reddy, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Earlier in March, mission engineers turned off another of Voyager 2's instruments in an effort to manage its gradually diminishing power supply.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Any financial instruments mentioned herein are speculative in nature and may involve risk to principal and interest.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
This nonprofit consortium includes contributors from JPL, the same lab that spawned the OCO instruments, as well as Planet Labs, the California Air Resources Board, universities, and private investment funds.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 Sep. 2025
These constituencies view the sanctions and the tariffs as otherwise legal instruments weaponized for geopolitical purposes—and as direct affronts to Brazil’s democratic integrity.
—Hussein Kalout, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2025
By flying closer than previous spacecraft and using eight of its ten instruments, the probe observed over 300 events between November 2020 and December 2022.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
Accessories Some instruments come with accessories like protective cases, music stands and extra strings.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2025
Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
This is particularly critical for firms trading illiquid or fragmented instruments.
—Ashok Reddy, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Earlier in March, mission engineers turned off another of Voyager 2's instruments in an effort to manage its gradually diminishing power supply.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Any financial instruments mentioned herein are speculative in nature and may involve risk to principal and interest.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
This nonprofit consortium includes contributors from JPL, the same lab that spawned the OCO instruments, as well as Planet Labs, the California Air Resources Board, universities, and private investment funds.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 Sep. 2025
These constituencies view the sanctions and the tariffs as otherwise legal instruments weaponized for geopolitical purposes—and as direct affronts to Brazil’s democratic integrity.
—Hussein Kalout, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2025
By flying closer than previous spacecraft and using eight of its ten instruments, the probe observed over 300 events between November 2020 and December 2022.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
Accessories Some instruments come with accessories like protective cases, music stands and extra strings.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instruments
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Additionally, Boeing presented two unairworthy aircraft to the FAA for airworthiness certificates and failed to follow its quality system.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Professionals who pursue certificates in content marketing from HubSpot or the Chartered Institute of Marketing can stand out.—
Andrew Fennell,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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New downloads of Weather are no longer possible on Wear OS 6 devices from third-party manufacturers, such as Samsung, OnePlus and others.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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Why Healthcare Needs a Data Overhaul Healthcare systems are generating more data than ever before, from electronic health records and lab results to imaging scans, insurance claims, and even patient updates from wearable devices.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Many students rely on social media platforms to access online classes, research materials and collaborative learning tools.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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By transforming consumer devices into medical monitoring tools, gaps could be bridged in health care by providing continuous oversight.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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After progressing through one or both certifications, learners are able to obtain digital badges and shareable credentials.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Upskilling with Google Ads or Facebook Blueprint certifications can help professionals progress into these roles.—
Andrew Fennell,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Just getting the vehicles out of the barn was a daylong process.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The firm has been trialing its electric vehicles in various cities over the last couple of years, and inaugurated an assembly and testing plant in Hayward, California, to produce 10,000 vans annually that Zoox itself will own and operate.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Sep. 2025
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Missing pawns, cracked hourglass timers, and flimsy boxes have a way of sneaking up on you.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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We’re being used as pawns in a much bigger chess game here.—
Demetrius Patterson,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Sep. 2025
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Daly noted that the Certification is part of a bigger plan to set the standard for what agility and future-readiness means in the automotive dealership industry.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Travelers looking for a luxurious experience at the Miami airport — and have the means to pay for it — will get a new private terminal opening in 2026.—
D.A. Varela,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Paxton’s interest in Paul’s plight was bizarre, obsessive and so far beyond normal operations at the attorney general’s office that the agency’s top officials struggled to convey their concerns during the hourslong meeting with two FBI agents.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The guild was involved with the WGA action in the States and has struck meaningful deals of late with the likes of the BBC, Netflix and the trade body that represents UK agents.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Instruments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instruments. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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