1
as in certificate
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 tool
an article intended for use in work
always choose the right instrument for any woodworking job
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as in instrumentality
something used to achieve an end
he sees scouting as an instrument for building character in young people
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as in pawn
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 instrument
Hundreds of people gathered in the cobblestoned nook outside a Tesla showroom in the West Village, by the Standard hotel, chanting, holding posters, and playing instruments.
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Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
Atop the instrument is a solar panel that fully charges in 4-5 hours of direct sunlight, according to the maker.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2025
Fiber traceability offers a powerful instrument for achieving transparency, cultivating consumer trust and securing a competitive advantage.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2025
Among the instruments Meng stole were a Giulio Degani violin worth $175,000, a Lorenzo Ventapane violin from 1823 valued at another $175,000, and several other violins and bows totaling over half a million dollars.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2025
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Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
Atop the instrument is a solar panel that fully charges in 4-5 hours of direct sunlight, according to the maker.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2025
Fiber traceability offers a powerful instrument for achieving transparency, cultivating consumer trust and securing a competitive advantage.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2025
Among the instruments Meng stole were a Giulio Degani violin worth $175,000, a Lorenzo Ventapane violin from 1823 valued at another $175,000, and several other violins and bows totaling over half a million dollars.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instrument
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Eligible recipients will receive an official certificate from the Recording Academy.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
3 Apr. 2025
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Gendler said Ziv and her family did the right thing reporting the discovery, and even gave the girl a certificate of appreciation for good citizenship.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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Since Web3 operates across borders with remote, permissionless innovation, companies must prioritize hiring talent who thrive in decentralized environments and are proficient in blockchain-native tools.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Trump's administration has framed the import duties as a tool to revitalize American manufacturing and reduce dependency on foreign materials.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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Amtrak is also not considered a department, agency or instrumentality of the United States Government and its overseeing regulatory body, the OIG, remains open during shutdowns as well.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
20 Dec. 2024
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But the instrumentality of so many of his characters seems to have reached a nadir in The City and Its Uncertain Walls.—
Bailey Trela,
Vulture,
19 Nov. 2024
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Beijing claims sovereignty over upward of 90 percent of the strategic waterway and has accused Manila of acting as a pawn in U.S. efforts to contain China.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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My kids are pawns and bargaining chips and your kids are next.—
Rob Gagnon,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2025
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This would be the first of two certification flights for NSSL missions required by the Space Force.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Apr. 2025
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But even under the pro-union Biden administration, less than half of all successful union certifications resulted in a collective bargaining agreement.—
Shaun Richman,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2025
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While that sounds obscure, the team’s work is foundational for advanced technological research in areas like computer chip manufacturing and medical diagnostic devices.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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For safe manufacturers and resellers of eclipse glasses and filters for optical devices, including cameras and smartphones, check out this list curated by the American Astronomical Society.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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Investigators suspect that Martinez may have been struck by a vehicle, the release said.—
Remington Miller,
Arkansas Online,
8 Apr. 2025
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Several African countries are taking a bold approach to electric vehicle adoption, skipping the traditional automotive infrastructure and going straight to more sustainable models.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Despite still not having an agent, Marshall had her managers secure her a script and even cut the reel for her self-tape herself.—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Apr. 2025
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The defense pointed to several potential suspects at the home at the time, including Albert, his nephew and their friend, an agent for the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives who had been exchanging flirty text messages with Read.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Instrument.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instrument. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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