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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But Marvell Technology, AMD, Texas Instruments, Micron Technology, and Arm Holdings have all shot up more than 50% as well.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

The breakthrough arrived in 1958 when Jack Kilby of Texas Instruments built the first integrated circuit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Strong results from Intel and Texas Instruments this week are helping for now.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Texas Instruments says it didn’t benefit from rising prices, though it may increase prices in the second half of the year.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

HP and Texas Instruments had their of fices on the back nine, along the tenth hole.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman