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as in device
an article intended for use in work
needed a special tool to open the case of the appliance
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as in sucker
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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Recent Examples of tool
Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
Such tools could save people time and energy in everyday tasks while aiding with fields like medical research.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The likely play is for the Oilers to tool the defence with what is currently on the roster, with an eye to a bold move around the trade deadline.
—Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024
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Noun
Customers can use the store locator tool to confirm hours for their local restaurant.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
Such tools could save people time and energy in everyday tasks while aiding with fields like medical research.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
Verb
The fascia plate of the Gold Leaf Air Motion tweeter used in the speakers is tooled from a single piece of aerospace-grade aluminum.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The likely play is for the Oilers to tool the defence with what is currently on the roster, with an eye to a bold move around the trade deadline.
—Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tool
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For safe manufacturers and resellers of eclipse glasses and filters for optical devices, including cameras and smartphones, check out this list curated by the American Astronomical Society.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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While that sounds obscure, the team’s work is foundational for advanced technological research in areas like computer chip manufacturing and medical diagnostic devices.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Beijing claims sovereignty over upward of 90 percent of the strategic waterway and has accused Manila of acting as a pawn in U.S. efforts to contain China.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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My kids are pawns and bargaining chips and your kids are next.—
Rob Gagnon,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2025
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Just thinking about the poor suckers who had to guard her in high school makes Fudd pity them.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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These giant in-lines mimic large prey like suckers and perch.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2025
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Comedian and car aficionado Jay Leno drove state Sen. Shannon Grove, R-Bakersfield, in a 1976 Pontiac Trans-Am past the state Capitol on Tuesday, rallying support for legislation that would ease restrictions on classic cars.—
HECTOR AMEZCUA,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Tate Beran drove in a pair of runs, while Ryan Kastor picked up his second save with two scoreless innings of relief.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2025
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The instrument, now in its fourth year of surveying the sky, can observe light from 5,000 galaxies at the same time.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
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Webb’s powerful instruments calculated the asteroid at about 200 feet, or roughly the height of a 15-story building.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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That’s why even just the Trump administration’s first strike against its targets—a mass curtailment of science-research funding—could end up being felt by students right away.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
30 Mar. 2025
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Then telling the group that at 14:15, strike drones on target, adding this is when the first bombs will definitely drop.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2025
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The company has now motored into the Taipei Cycle 2025 trade show with a fat-tire adventure model and an addition to its ebii commuter.—
Paul Ridden,
New Atlas,
27 Mar. 2025
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This season, led by first-time All-Star Cade Cunningham and Coach of the Year candidate J.B. Bickerstaff, the Pistons have motored to the No. 6 spot in the Eastern Conference.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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German lawmakers moved quickly to establish a funding mechanism for a huge increase in German defense spending; now Sweden is following suit.—
David Axe,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The only modifications: noting that the approximately $9 tourist levy introduced in February 2024 is in fact mandatory, and upping enforcement mechanisms for broader compliance with the rules.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Tool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tool. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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