as in equipment
items needed for the performance of a task or activity
gathered together the hardware needed to set up a first aid station at the finish line for the marathon
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Recent Examples of hardware
For buyers looking to craft a one-of-a-kind residence, this provides an opportunity to design everything from the entertaining areas to the private retreats and the lighting to the hardware.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2025
On paper, the Caddy bests its Chevy counterpart despite using much of the same hardware.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Ars Technica, 24 Mar. 2025
Manda’s anecdote functions as both confirmation that a monster like Jamie could be the product of a loving home and the eye of the episode’s storm—a reprieve between Eddie’s angry response to the graffiti and his burst of violence when the boys on bikes cruise by the hardware store.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 24 Mar. 2025
Jet Set Double Zip Wristlet Snag the Jet Set Double Zip Wristlet on sale in three colorways, including brown, and black with silver hardware, and black with gold hardware.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Mar. 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2025
On paper, the Caddy bests its Chevy counterpart despite using much of the same hardware.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Ars Technica, 24 Mar. 2025
Manda’s anecdote functions as both confirmation that a monster like Jamie could be the product of a loving home and the eye of the episode’s storm—a reprieve between Eddie’s angry response to the graffiti and his burst of violence when the boys on bikes cruise by the hardware store.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 24 Mar. 2025
Jet Set Double Zip Wristlet Snag the Jet Set Double Zip Wristlet on sale in three colorways, including brown, and black with silver hardware, and black with gold hardware.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hardware
Noun
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Crowley’s fund helped an independent grocery store swap its equipment for more efficient models and has similar projects waiting for financing.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2025
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Place this on your porch or deck, or add one inside your shed to keep gardening equipment, pool items, and toys all together.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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At high speed, the act of steering, braking and shifting gears is overwhelming.—
John Cairney,
Sportico.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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After leaving professional boxing, George III realized his passion was for training and coaching, per his Crisp speaker bio, and switched gears to entrepreneurship — founding his own gym, EverybodyFights with a friend in Boston in 2013.—
Makena Gera,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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Now, Homan’s administration wants to use the awesome powers of the federal law enforcement apparatus to intimidate and silence those who disagree with their policy agenda.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Hardware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardware. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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