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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Further bolstering its capabilities, the Cypriot government has secured an additional $5.6 million from the European Union for expanding the center and acquiring more advanced equipment.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Tallying with tabulators: Vote-counting machines — or, more officially, tabulators — are the equipment that count your ballot.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
The barn-style home also includes a ton of space for storing equipment, preparing game, and parking vehicles.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
Most of these new army brigades, all with designations in the 150s, started out as infantry brigades lacking much heavy equipment.
—David Axe, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Tallying with tabulators: Vote-counting machines — or, more officially, tabulators — are the equipment that count your ballot.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
The barn-style home also includes a ton of space for storing equipment, preparing game, and parking vehicles.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
Most of these new army brigades, all with designations in the 150s, started out as infantry brigades lacking much heavy equipment.
—David Axe, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Living the dream as a skier, mountain biker, and fly-fisher in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Kelly Bastone contributes to our women’s gear column, The XX Factor. New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, upcoming running events, and more near you.Kelly Bastone, Outside Online, 4 Nov. 2024
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Trump gambles with a late trip to Virginia Despite the recent controversy, the store was full of patrons on Friday stocking up on gear ahead of Trump’s rally in Salem on Saturday, a town less than 20 miles up the road from the store.Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Nov. 2024
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Musk, whose growing political apparatus has already proved its mettle, will gain more than just an ally in the White House.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Kirk’s apparatus has gone from a conservative youth-outreach organization to an all-encompassing right-wing empire—one that has cultivated relationships with influential conservative faith groups, built a powerful media arm, and hosted rallies for Trump and other top Republicans.Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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They’re based on the girl identifying Conley from a photograph and a DNA hit from a rape test kit, according to court records.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Keyboards, game controllers, and DIY kits use them for more precise inputs.Henri Robbins, WIRED, 4 Nov. 2024
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Attractive as the wrapper is, the hardware underneath is even more critical.Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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The Dodgers quickly chased Cease, came back and disposed of the Padres by winning twice, defeated the Mets in the NLCS and then beat the Yankees in five to win the hardware.Tony Blengino, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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All of the young brothers that call Louis Armstrong a ‘Tom’ and all that stuff.August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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This is heavy stuff, not for the diet-minded or those trying to get anything done in the afternoon.Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Equipment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equipment. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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