tools 1 of 2

noun

Definition of toolsnext
plural of tool
1
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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2
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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3
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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tools

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of tool
as in drives
to travel by a motorized vehicle I spent some time tooling around town today

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tools
  1. devices
  2. drives
  3. instruments
  4. victims
Noun
  • Efficacy of post-market therapeutics and devices to support effective regulatory approvals and reimbursements.
    Premier Contributor, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Consider a digital detox, like unplugging from devices for an hour each evening.
    Cindy Chia, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of devices
Verb
  • Here are the three ways people try to balance inconsistency in relationships, and what drives them, according to the study.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This data allows data scientists to analyze the effectiveness of features, pinpoint areas for improvement and understand what truly drives user engagement and satisfaction.
    Dan Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of drives
Noun
  • 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
  • Pennsylvania authorities charged him with carrying firearms without a license, possessing instruments of a crime, falsely identifying himself to law enforcement, tampering with records or identification, and forgery.
    Andrea Marks, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of instruments
Noun
  • Police found the two victims dead at the crash site upon arrival.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Onion’s bid was backed by the families of eight victims of the school shooting and one first responder.
    Hadas Gold, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of victims
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