Thesaurus results for INSTRUMENTS

instruments

noun

plural of instrument

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 Sweetwater, an online music instruments retailer, had swept in to steal market share with more serious musicians, while mass retailers like Walmart were attracting entry-level guitarists. — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026 The latter scope which includes the instruments HARPS (High Accuracy Radial velocity Planet Searcher) and NIRPS (Near Infra Red Planet Searcher), which astronomers use to find and study exoplanets — worlds outside of our solar system. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 9 Oct. 2026 Such gorgeous, dangerous instruments, the sharp, sharp beat of heels, not just cogs but the machine itself, a mechanism of desire. — Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026 Those bulky glass instruments break easily and need high electrical voltage to run. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026 The laser ranging instruments must be sensitive enough to detect a change in distance smaller than the size of an atom to confirm a gravitational wave detection. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 7 Oct. 2026 The score, composed by Damon Albarn, has a rough, analog feel to it, incorporating instruments like an Indonesian angklung. — E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026 Some shots dwell on the band member’s hands working their instruments. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026 The ensemble integrates electronics, acoustic instruments, voice and images to produce new music by the award-winning composer and sound artist. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

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Even when working with certified cotton backed by transaction certificates, tracing the fiber back through the supply chain took hours of painstaking investigation.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
In his home village, two hours’ drive south of Vinnytsia, the family has turned his former room into a shrine, with pictures, certificates, and medals.

— Scott Peterson, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of certificates

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These devices allow consumers to access movies, television series, live sports broadcasts and other content without authorization from copyright holders.

— Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
No additional shots were fired after police arrived, Lorah said, adding that sounds later mistaken for gunfire came from flash-bang devices used by SWAT officers.

— Eric Mack, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of devices

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The automaker operates production facilities in Changchun, Chengdu, Foshan, Qingdao, and Tianjin, producing vehicles under the Volkswagen, Audi, and Jetta brands.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
Surveillance video shows three vehicles circling the parking lot before a white Toyota Tacoma barrels through the storefront, shattering glass and sending employees running.

— Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of vehicles

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Investors pursuing more complex, advanced strategies, on the other hand, may be looking for in-depth market analysis and monitoring and analysis tools.

— Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 12 Oct. 2026
DerOhannesian said James will have a few extra tools at her disposal in this investigation.

— Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of tools

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The administration said the companies had collectively sought nearly 3 million foreign workers since 2009, receiving more than 230,000 H-1B visa approvals and over 100,000 permanent labor certifications.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2026
According to the lawsuit, several license renewals and certifications lapsed for dozens of providers in March and April 2025.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of certifications

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For Lev, assessing what participants take home means asking about their behavior.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
On social media, viewers immediately marveled at Rosalía’s ability to deliver her usual powerful vocals during the first song while striking the pose — and some wondered if she was somehow being propped up through unseen means.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of means

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Ownership is not in bankruptcy, is contesting the foreclosure in court, has offered the lender any and every constructive solution, but will not allow these tenants to be further used as pawns.

— Lisa Rozner, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
Melton was a Mountain West All-Academic pick who today is an avid chess player, moving pawns on his phone or going toe-to-toe with Justin Verlander in the middle of the clubhouse.

— Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026