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
While doughnuts are its final product, Krispy Kreme also prides itself on being a machine builder, designing and manufacturing its proprietary production equipment in-house.
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Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
But what astronomers see through their equipment is a little faster, at about 73 km/s/Mpc.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 Apr. 2025
Rodent feces and urine were found in cabinets, on shelves, under equipment, on utensils, behind the soda fountain and in the walkways.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2025
An occupational therapist can work with you to find assistive devices and adaptive equipment to make these tasks easier.
—Janelle McSwiggin, Msn, Health, 15 Mar. 2025
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Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
But what astronomers see through their equipment is a little faster, at about 73 km/s/Mpc.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 Apr. 2025
Rodent feces and urine were found in cabinets, on shelves, under equipment, on utensils, behind the soda fountain and in the walkways.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2025
An occupational therapist can work with you to find assistive devices and adaptive equipment to make these tasks easier.
—Janelle McSwiggin, Msn, Health, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equipment
Noun
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Like all big BMWs, final drive is by shaft and there are six gears to choose from.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Divers from the New York City Police Department (NYPD) are continuing to search for the helicopter’s main rotor, main gear box, tail rotor and a large portion of the tail boom, NTSB said.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The national security apparatus recognizes the rising threat posed by cyber threats to satellites.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The mayor, who had not formed much of a formal reelection apparatus, has struggled to raise money in recent months and suffered a blow when he was denied access to millions of dollars in public matching funds for his campaign because of questions about gaps in his recordkeeping.—
ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Shower facilities and fire pits are also available on-site.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2025
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Rikers, which is under a federal monitor, has already been slated for closure in favor of smaller facilities, but Adams has resisted closing the notorious complex.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Conveniently, each tool in this combo kit is compatible with the rechargeable battery, which—depending on the size of your yard project—offers up to 55 minutes of runtime in one pass.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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As part of the free session, which is open to anyone 18 or older, participants will receive a free Narcan kit.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This historic event showcased the current state of humanoid robot technology, particularly highlighting hardware robustness rather than artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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Most industry analysts expected Nintendo to hold the price for the Switch 2 hardware steady, even as Trump's wide-ranging tariffs threatened to raise the cost the company incurred for systems built in China and Vietnam.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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When healthy, Cabrera possesses some of the most electric stuff in the game.—
Isaac Azout,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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The shoe thing can be especially frustrating because finding a place on the far side of the security to sit down with all your stuff and re-tie your shoes isn’t always easy.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Equipment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equipment. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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