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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
Michele Molon will become group chief executive officer of Germany’s Schwan-Stabilo Group, the 800 million euro company specializing in cosmetics, writing instruments and outdoor products.
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David Moin, Footwear News, 26 May 2025
The Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival from August 7 to 10 offers a program of folk music that emphasizes a capella singing and acoustic instruments as well as the Clare Bluegrass festival over the same period, where the program reflects and highlights the Acadian traditions here.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 26 May 2025
The company has positioned its technology as a crucial instrument in the broader fight against biodiversity loss.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 24 May 2025
Plenty of instruments from these two music legends have popped u at auction over the years.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
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David Moin, Footwear News, 26 May 2025
The Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival from August 7 to 10 offers a program of folk music that emphasizes a capella singing and acoustic instruments as well as the Clare Bluegrass festival over the same period, where the program reflects and highlights the Acadian traditions here.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 26 May 2025
The company has positioned its technology as a crucial instrument in the broader fight against biodiversity loss.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 24 May 2025
Plenty of instruments from these two music legends have popped u at auction over the years.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instrument
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Google's career certificates—offered through platforms like Coursera—can be completed in just three to six months, providing a fast, practical pathway into high-demand AI roles.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Students who complete all modules will earn a certificate of completion of this year’s case student theme, Fashion Crosses Industries.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
28 May 2025
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An early morning fire at Arlington Garden in Pasadena on May 21 destroyed the garden’s storage shed and all the tools, event furniture and other equipment stored inside, as well as the electricity that powered its extensive drip irrigation system.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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Other tools, such as my own Swan Dive method can help as well.—
Bryce Hoffman,
Forbes.com,
1 June 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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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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Rick McConnell said that Jerry McConnell asked the employee at the pawn shop for directions to the Prairie Village shopping center.—
Bella Waters,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
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In a subplot, Paul Baker and Samir visit a pawn shop to try to sell a gun Samir doesn’t want in the house, but Paul Baker struggles to talk to the owner, who seems progressive in his actions and beliefs, and completely retrograde in his language.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
27 May 2025
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem had ordered the termination of Harvard’s SEVP certification, citing the university’s refusal to turn over the conduct records of foreign students requested in April by her agency.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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That often means that not only are beautiful, grandiose ideas left on the cutting-room floor, but even coffeemakers can get nixed for not passing certification.—
Daniel Cote,
Robb Report,
4 June 2025
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This method typically includes large volumes of granular data such as cookies, device IDs and timestamps across multiple channels.—
Rahul Wankhede,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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At that point, the OS will be fairly mature and connected to all the important devices.—
Daisuke Takimoto,
Wired News,
27 May 2025
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These have much larger batteries and can effectively function as battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) for all but the longest journeys.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Schorsch, of Minneapolis, heard from his wife about armored vehicles and the large amount of law enforcement gathered Tuesday.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2025
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Then in September, a Secret Service agent spotted the muzzle of a rifle sticking out of a fence in bushes at Trump's West Palm Beach golf club while scouting the course ahead of Trump.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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At Trump’s West Palm Beach, Fla., golf course on Sept. 15, a Secret Service agent scoping out the area one or two holes ahead of him saw the muzzle of an AK-47-style weapon pointing out of the tree line on the perimeter of the course.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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“Instrument.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instrument. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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