as in gear
items needed for the performance of a task or activity
the equipment for the polar expedition included ships, instruments, sleds, dogs, and provisions
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Recent Examples of equipment
He was given 24 hours to complete in-progress assignments and a postal label to send back his equipment.
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Jessica Boehm, Axios, 1 Mar. 2025
America's contribution in Europe accounts for much of not just combat equipment, but also enablers, said Arnold.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
Orchids are becoming more popular as houseplants and many folks are finding that they can be grown successfully in the home without elaborate care or special equipment.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2025
The food bank also used $1 million of the donation to purchase new equipment, including two generators and two tractor trailers for carrying perishables, and has spent about $3 million on improving the food bank's facility in Laredo, Texas.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
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Jessica Boehm, Axios, 1 Mar. 2025
America's contribution in Europe accounts for much of not just combat equipment, but also enablers, said Arnold.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
Orchids are becoming more popular as houseplants and many folks are finding that they can be grown successfully in the home without elaborate care or special equipment.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2025
The food bank also used $1 million of the donation to purchase new equipment, including two generators and two tractor trailers for carrying perishables, and has spent about $3 million on improving the food bank's facility in Laredo, Texas.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equipment
Noun
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For modifying the gear in your presets, the app works fine.—
Nate Anderson,
Ars Technica,
10 Mar. 2025
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The rear Shimano gears are more suitable for street riding and lack an appropriate granny gear for serious climbing, but the powerful motor does make up for that for the most part.—
William Roberson,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The new order sets up the regulatory streamlining apparatus and agenda at federal agencies.—
Clyde Wayne Crews Jr.,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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This year, the gathering is expected to again highlight how united the political apparatus is around his vision for the future, despite the country’s economic hurdles.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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In addition to airborne threats, communities neighboring plastics and petrochemical facilities are also subject to a disproportionate amount of water pollution, according to a recent report from a nonprofit environmental watchdog group.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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The most vulnerable targets are small businesses, organizations, and particularly healthcare facilities that cannot afford to make large expenditures in defensive developing cybersecurity technology like artificial intelligence.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Snap Circuits Spy Kit The Snap Circuits Spy Kit is a STEAM toy and science kit combo and really caught my attention for a few reasons.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
6 Mar. 2025
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Indeed, Collard said that 82% of phishing kits now include deepfake capabilities, democratizing this technology for any cybercriminal with the right motivation.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There is hardware, and then there is all the people who will exploit it.—
Billy Perrigo,
TIME,
2 Mar. 2025
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An Honor spokesperson told CNBC the money would go toward putting AI into hardware as well as next generation AI agents, which are often described as more advanced virtual assistants.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2025
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After Painter, Chace owns the most dazzling stuff in the Phillies’ farm system.—
Anthony Stitt,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The weirdest stuff in the movie belongs to Queen Latifah and Terrence Howard’s roles as Christmas angels who narrate the story and get into some hi-jinks on the side.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Equipment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equipment. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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