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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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2
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
Employing a combination of creative thinking and advanced instruments, researchers wanted to identify when the child had died, as its existence proved that Neanderthals and humans met and mated.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 10 Mar. 2025
The portfolio consists primarily of interest-yielding debt instruments.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 10 Mar. 2025
Fairlead Strategies or its affiliates may have positions in financial instruments mentioned, may have acquired such positions at prices no longer available, and may have interests different from or adverse to your interests or inconsistent with the advice herein.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025
Besides the circus performers and their equipment, there is a live band with all their instruments and sound gear.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2025
On-chain assets are, ultimately, financial instruments and the ecosystem is long overdue for crypto-specific audit and attestation standards.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
By streamlining regulatory approvals and recognizing digital assets as legitimate financial instruments, the OCC is laying the groundwork for broader crypto adoption.
—Becca Bratcher, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Such perspectives drive them to keep an open mind about integrating bitcoin into the broader scope of mutual funds, ETFs, and other financial instruments in their household’s portfolio.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Such a strategy could effectively weaponize these institutions, turning them into instruments of unilateralism rather than forums for global collaboration.
—Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 10 Mar. 2025
The portfolio consists primarily of interest-yielding debt instruments.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 10 Mar. 2025
Fairlead Strategies or its affiliates may have positions in financial instruments mentioned, may have acquired such positions at prices no longer available, and may have interests different from or adverse to your interests or inconsistent with the advice herein.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025
Besides the circus performers and their equipment, there is a live band with all their instruments and sound gear.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2025
On-chain assets are, ultimately, financial instruments and the ecosystem is long overdue for crypto-specific audit and attestation standards.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
By streamlining regulatory approvals and recognizing digital assets as legitimate financial instruments, the OCC is laying the groundwork for broader crypto adoption.
—Becca Bratcher, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Such perspectives drive them to keep an open mind about integrating bitcoin into the broader scope of mutual funds, ETFs, and other financial instruments in their household’s portfolio.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Such a strategy could effectively weaponize these institutions, turning them into instruments of unilateralism rather than forums for global collaboration.
—Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instruments
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However, instead of removing the minerals from the water, these devices make the minerals soluble in the water.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2025
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However, these incidents underscore the importance of regularly updating your devices to stay protected against evolving threats.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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This might involve certifications, online courses, or part-time degree programs.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Weise has certifications as a Community Association Manager, Manager of Community Associations, and Association Management Executive.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Highway Operations Center will be keeping an eye on Connecticut roads and look out for disabled vehicles and any crashes, Morgan said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
24 Dec. 2024
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Instead, school libraries have long served as vehicles to expose students to a broad array of ideas from authors who express unique, personal points of view.—
Jim Saunders,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Google has launched tools and services enabling developers and business users to build agents.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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At Cloud Next, Google Cloud’s annual user conference, the company presented its vision for AI agents.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The disease, which has no cure, affects multiple organs, including the brain, nerves, muscles, and liver, and symptoms can be wide-ranging and debilitating.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
TIME,
10 Mar. 2025
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While its outer tissues may freeze solid, its internal organs remain unharmed.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Investments focused on environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors tend to favor companies that score highly on certain criteria, such as climate change, human rights or corporate transparency.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
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For Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the benefit amount varies based on factors such as income, type of disability and the number of people in the household.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Instruments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instruments. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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