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instruments

NOUN

tool, implement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apparatus appliance device equipment gadget gear gizmo machine machinery mechanism

STRONG

contraption contrivance doodad paraphernalia tackle utensil

Antonyms

WEAK

end

NOUN

means, agent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

material mechanism medium organ vehicle

STRONG

agency channel factor force instrumentality ministry wherewithal

Antonyms

WEAK

end

Example Sentences

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Earlier this month, Fender sent cease-and-desist letters to other guitar builders, telling them to stop production of any Strat-shaped guitars and to recall and destroy such instruments.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

For years, analyzing the chemical makeup of materials has required large and costly laboratory instruments known as spectrometers.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

Delivery vehicles would also be taken that could drive astronauts over the lunar surface and carry communications and scientific instruments.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

In addition to common stock, the company issues four publicly traded preferred-stock instruments to help fund its Bitcoin purchases.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

“I think your moms would be happy if the instruments were in the closet when they got home,” Emma says, but her words are ignored.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller