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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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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
Such a strategy could effectively weaponize these institutions, turning them into instruments of unilateralism rather than forums for global collaboration.
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Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
And criminal hackers and adversarial states are already employing AI and MI as instruments to identify and take advantage of flaws in threat detection frameworks.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Any financial instruments mentioned herein are speculative in nature and may involve risk to principal and interest.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
To avoid the fate of the mythological Greek figure Icarus, the spacecraft comes with a heat shield that will keep its sensitive instruments just above room temperature, at roughly 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
As the string instruments begin to play, the star looks around before launching into the lyrics, showing off her vocals.
—Anna Chan, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
These are easy-listening earbuds with a pleasantly open soundstage that does a good job of placing all the instruments where they are supposed to be.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The film digs into the history and legacy of the store, as well as its founder and owner, Norman Harris, renowned not only for his collection of vintage instruments but also for his ability to pair the right guitar with the right player.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
Mangione was also initially charged in Pennsylvania with forgery, carrying firearms without a license, tampering with records or identification, possessing instruments of a crime and providing false identification to law enforcement.
—Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
And criminal hackers and adversarial states are already employing AI and MI as instruments to identify and take advantage of flaws in threat detection frameworks.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Any financial instruments mentioned herein are speculative in nature and may involve risk to principal and interest.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
To avoid the fate of the mythological Greek figure Icarus, the spacecraft comes with a heat shield that will keep its sensitive instruments just above room temperature, at roughly 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
As the string instruments begin to play, the star looks around before launching into the lyrics, showing off her vocals.
—Anna Chan, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
These are easy-listening earbuds with a pleasantly open soundstage that does a good job of placing all the instruments where they are supposed to be.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The film digs into the history and legacy of the store, as well as its founder and owner, Norman Harris, renowned not only for his collection of vintage instruments but also for his ability to pair the right guitar with the right player.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
Mangione was also initially charged in Pennsylvania with forgery, carrying firearms without a license, tampering with records or identification, possessing instruments of a crime and providing false identification to law enforcement.
—Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instruments
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What is the best way to protect your Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android devices from getting hacked?Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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In preparation for those changes, Maximum Protection is being updated on millions more devices as Samsung locks down more of its ecosystem and install base.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Online courses, certifications, or boot camps can be an excellent way to build industry-specific skills quickly.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Secondly, request and review any third-party performance certifications.Thomas Grizzetti, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Eventually there would also likely be new models, especially in electric vehicles.Rafael Nam, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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Detroit Chief Financial Officer Jay Rising said the upgrade is beneficial not only at times when the city is issuing bonds, but also for more routine business matters such as leasing vehicles and equipment.JC Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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Mitchell offered awards of $250 gift cards to agents in his brokerage who made the most referrals to Rocket Mortgage, according to the legal complaint.Catherine Reagor, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Striking The Balance Between Productivity And Security AI agents are going to be a paradigm shift in terms of how work gets done.Rich Vibert, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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When children swallow more than one separate magnet, the magnets will try to attach by ripping through internal organs.Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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Lupus sees the body's immune system mistakenly attack its own healthy cells and tissues, which can cause inflammation and damage in organs or systems, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Despite a recent pull-back, bitcoin hit $100K, shattering previous highs, driven by institutional interest, macroeconomic factors and the US election.Alex Lazarow, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The payments depend on several factors, but the maximum payment is $1,400 per person, according to the federal agency.Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Instruments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instruments. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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