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as in equipment
items needed for the performance of a task or activity
grabbed his gear, threw on his pads, and headed out to the football field for practice
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2
as in things
transportable items that one owns
you can store your gear in the overhead bin during the flight
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3
as in clothing
covering for the human body
the latest in kid gear
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as in to model
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Recent Examples of gear
Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Aside from the obvious benefits like the forge there to upgrade your gear, raising the place to a higher level will also give you a bunch of passive bonuses during gameplay, such as scouts bringing in money, free ration and adrenaline refills, and reduced forging costs.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
The mesh on its own keeps out debris and worked great in fresh snow, shedding moisture, even though it’s not necessarily geared toward water-resistance.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 28 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The company emphasizes camping gear, off-road accessories, steps, wheels, tires, and suspension kits.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Aside from the obvious benefits like the forge there to upgrade your gear, raising the place to a higher level will also give you a bunch of passive bonuses during gameplay, such as scouts bringing in money, free ration and adrenaline refills, and reduced forging costs.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
Yet even the new multifamily housing built a few years ago mostly consisted of more profitable luxury buildings geared to middle- and upper-income residents, Wadford said.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
The mesh on its own keeps out debris and worked great in fresh snow, shedding moisture, even though it’s not necessarily geared toward water-resistance.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gear
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The Associated Press reported that the new tariffs would be on steel and aluminum products, as well as U.S. goods including computers, sports equipment and water heaters worth CA$14.2 billion ($9.9 billion).—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Choose from mat Pilates, Pilates with special equipment (like a reformer), or other class styles to suit you.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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The challenge has always been to figure out how to personalize things without spending inordinate amounts of time and money mapping out every possible path a student might take.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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As a business owner, higher profit margins, all other things being equal, are more valuable.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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Kim Kardashian’s shapewear and clothing brand Skims is set to expand its reach into skincare, cosmetics and fragrance, uniting Kardashian’s fashion and beauty empire all under one imprint after acquiring Kardashian’s beauty brand Skkn by Kim.—
Rachel Burchfield,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Even the Lovells’ clothing and that of their bandmates spoke to the working-class history of country music: Everyone onstage wore matching denim shirts and pants.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
21 Mar. 2025
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Fear often creates distance, but engagement—and more importantly, connection—creates opportunities to model critical thinking, set boundaries, and have age-appropriate conversations about what’s happening on those screens.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
11 Mar. 2025
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When leaders model healthy habits and workers set firm boundaries, the tech industry can continue to thrive while preserving its most valuable asset: its people.—
Jason Wingard,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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The apparatus is almost calibrated for caution: Each party is guaranteed at least two commissioners at all times.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Mar. 2025
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Trump's team has made an opening move to shrink the federal education apparatus dramatically.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Presidential aspirations Over the next few years, Jackson took on ever more high-profile organizing, patterned after the life and work of King – another Southerner.—
Christopher A. Cooper,
The Conversation,
12 Mar. 2025
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What doesn’t: Distressed, patterned, or overly trendy types of jeans that compete for attention.—
Ruhama Wolle,
Glamour,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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He’s done stuff that’s gotten him attention that was not acting.—
Mikey O'Connell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Mar. 2025
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But extraterrestrial enthusiasts should know that this movie is about 90 percent dad stuff, and only 10 percent aliens.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
12 Mar. 2025
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The Context While the U.S. Senate has traditionally adhered to an unwritten rule requiring business attire, enforcement has varied.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Drawing inspiration from classic boxing attire, the designs are reimagined with elevated details, seamlessly blending sport and style for everyday wear.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Gear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gear. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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