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as in instrumentality
something used to achieve an end
used organized protests as a vehicle for change
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as in transportation
something used to carry goods or passengers
bought a larger vehicle after they had a third baby
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Recent Examples of vehicle
Driving through deep water can also affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026
Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
The world’s biggest auto show is underway in Beijing, with plenty of shiny new vehicles on display.
—Bloomberg, 26 Apr. 2026
Paramedics took four people to the hospital after the crash, but department officials did not specify which vehicles the victims were in.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2026
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026
Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
The world’s biggest auto show is underway in Beijing, with plenty of shiny new vehicles on display.
—Bloomberg, 26 Apr. 2026
Paramedics took four people to the hospital after the crash, but department officials did not specify which vehicles the victims were in.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vehicle
Noun
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They are left wielding the tools of instrumentality: in-groups and cliques, buying effort through more money, coercive employment agreements and suits against whistleblowers.—
Dave Winsborough,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Holding the weight of cotton’s influence on the world, and thus the instrumentality of Black labor, is painful, yet necessary work.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
9 July 2025
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McKenzy also picked up Taylor’s phone, which was ringing, and told the district’s transportation team what had happened.—
Sophie Bates,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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That tally encompasses the costs leading up to the date, including transportation and grooming, as well as what’s actually spent during the date.—
Charlotte Morabito,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
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The centrality of the extra-long flyback chronograph seconds hand (in a straw-yellow color) nods to his belief that the watch is, at heart, an instrument.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
27 Apr. 2026
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To make the discovery, NASA Perseverance relied on its SuperCam instrument — a sophisticated system equipped with two lasers and cameras.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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An injury prevented the director from carrying the award on his flight from Paris back to America, so his producer, Charles Gillibert, was charged with the transport.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
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During the tournament, FIFA will deploy hybrid vehicles and encourage public transport, walking and cycling in coordination with host cities and public authorities, officials said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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One chapter closes, another opens The destruction of several Russian Kamov Ka-52s using drones doesn’t signal the end of the attack helicopter by any means.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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Still, this isn’t a bad group by any means, and the team could easily go into the season with Barmore, Durden, Taylor, Williams and Farmer/Gregory.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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Beyond the question of criminal referrals, the commission’s report urged DHS to restrict certain ICE and Customs and Border Protection practices, including the use of chemical agents, physical force and vehicle pursuits during civil immigration enforcement.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Beginning in the late 1970s, it was occupied by actor, puppeteer, and voice artist Chuck McCann and his wife, William Morris agent Betty Fanning, who lived there for 45 years until their deaths in 2018 and early 2026, respectively.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Power distribution is observed during propulsion operations, with auxiliary machinery and onboard systems running simultaneously.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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Such leaders know the machinery from the inside and have had a hand in building the systems that now need to scale and adapt to what’s next.—
Ruth Umoh,
Fortune,
27 Apr. 2026
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This Oxo spinner remains one of the most reliable options, with a smooth pump mechanism and sturdy construction that holds up better than most.—
Jennifer Zyman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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Together, these mechanisms prevent the battery’s active materials from degrading or from escaping across the membrane, thereby ensuring long-term stability.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Vehicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vehicle. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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