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
Maybe even a yoga session where the instructor brings the equipment and drives to meet you.
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David Kubes, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
The virus can survive in the environment for several hours and continue being transmitted by hands, feet, equipment, or contaminated surfaces, Speed said.
—Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
The Adani Group grew to involve many aspects of Indian life, from making defense equipment to building roads to selling cooking oil.
—CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
The brand used the water in its products and to rinse equipment, the FDA said.
—Ayana Archie, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024
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David Kubes, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
The virus can survive in the environment for several hours and continue being transmitted by hands, feet, equipment, or contaminated surfaces, Speed said.
—Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
The Adani Group grew to involve many aspects of Indian life, from making defense equipment to building roads to selling cooking oil.
—CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
The brand used the water in its products and to rinse equipment, the FDA said.
—Ayana Archie, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equipment
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That’s a partial win for American chip gear makers—Lam Research Corp., Applied Materials Inc. and KLA Corp.—that have argued for months against unilateral U.S. restrictions on key Chinese companies, including the six Huawei suppliers.Geoff Colvin, Fortune Asia, 28 Nov. 2024
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Shop Amazon Black Friday deals on automotive gear 1.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Since the launch of their life-altering apparatus in 1903, airplanes have come a long way.Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
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Longer term, the law aims to undo a U.N. apparatus that Israel has regarded as problematic ever since it was established to provide for the needs of the 700,000 Palestinian refugees who were pushed off the land that became Israel.Karl Vick, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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The governor can direct state employees, equipment and facilities in preparation for and response to an emergency, as well as to aid counties and municipalities.Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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The eventual goal is to generate a 10-year facilities plan, which will also need school board approval.Cleo Krejci, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
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While not massively common, losing your kit due to a loading error is very frustrating in a game like Tarkov, so any improvements to reduce the chances of that happening are always going to be a positive.Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The winner will receive a ‘Super Beauty Holiday Haul’ kit.Vogue Club, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
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The natural wood grain and sleek black hardware is a nice touch, too.Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024
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Some are betting that new AI hardware could be the vessel to help bring the technology into more people’s hands.Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 18 Nov. 2024
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That’s a lot of good stuff at an equally good sale price.Simon Hill, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
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Best Amazon Black Friday Baby Deals As any parent can attest, babies need a lot of stuff.Emily Hochberg, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Equipment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equipment. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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