as in equipment
items needed for the performance of a task or activity
soldiers were dispatched to get their kit
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as in to equip
to provide (someone) with what is needed for a task or activity
go see the quartermaster to be kitted out in your new uniforms
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Recent Examples of kit
John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Dec. 2024
This marbling art kit, $17.99 at Walmart, comes with an apron.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
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
The winner will receive a ‘Super Beauty Holiday Haul’ kit.
—Vogue Club, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
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Kit: Keep a basic winter survival kit in your vehicle, including a flashlight, batteries, blanket, snacks, water, gloves, boots, and a first-aid kit.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Dec. 2024
This marbling art kit, $17.99 at Walmart, comes with an apron.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
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
The winner will receive a ‘Super Beauty Holiday Haul’ kit.
—Vogue Club, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kit
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Some of the telecommunication equipment was shielded by a Faraday cage, a metal meshwork designed to deflect a nuclear electromagnetic pulse that can fry electronics.Jack Randall, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
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More than 50 specialists and 11 units of equipment are already involved in the response.Billy Stockwell, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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This helps ensure each project is optimally equipped for efficient execution.Kenzie Biggins, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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In the interest of energy efficiency, cabins are not equipped with power outlets, televisions, or appliances.Tomeka Jones, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2024
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Greene shared a video showing an officer in protective gear outside her home during the investigation.Hanna Park, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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Approximately 36 hours after Pollard was initially reported missing, officials switched gears in the search and rescue efforts due to safety concerns — and on Wednesday, Dec. 4, Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Limani said that their work had turned into a recovery effort.David Chiu, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Many exempt businesses — such as large companies, banks, credit unions, tax-exempt entities and public utilities — already furnish similar data.Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
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Photo : Evan Joseph for The Corcoran Group A top-floor bedroom is furnished as a home office.Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
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At the time of the fire in 2019, the centuries-old Notre Dame did not have any type of detection apparatus in place.Colette Davidson, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Dec. 2024
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In what might seem like a plot twist in a dystopian novel, insiders within China’s surveillance apparatus have found ways to profit from the system, Wired reports.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Power is supplied by a wall outlet or an optional 1,800W lithium battery pack.Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 8 Dec. 2024
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The initial batch of 14,000 chargers are being supplied by Siemens, ChargePoint and Blink, according to the USPS.Jarrett Renshaw and Alexandra Ulmer, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Kit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kit. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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