1
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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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
Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 27 June 2025
Nike has lost market share to athletic apparel competitors such as Lululemon and Alo Yoga, which cater to a similar customer but are more geared toward women.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 26 June 2025
Alina Hartounian, NPR, 7 July 2025
Somehow, for some reason, no less than six straight years of the Utes TE room was clad in Broncos gear this offseason.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 July 2025
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Noun
And of course, brands are taking notice of the trend, especially once geared toward women.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 27 June 2025
Nike has lost market share to athletic apparel competitors such as Lululemon and Alo Yoga, which cater to a similar customer but are more geared toward women.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 26 June 2025
Verb
Scientists suit up in scuba gear to explore its depths — up to 25 feet — and row boats across its surface.
—Alina Hartounian, NPR, 7 July 2025
Somehow, for some reason, no less than six straight years of the Utes TE room was clad in Broncos gear this offseason.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gear
Noun
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The location had issues including unsafe food temperatures, pest activity, poor sanitation and equipment deficiencies.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 July 2025
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For cushions, kids toys, blankets, garden tools, and sports equipment, check out the Malibu Metal Storage Trunk that’s 65% off, or grab a handy pool storage tower for pool toys, towels, and cleaning tools.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 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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And for those with a more discerning eye, explore the 2nd Street locations on The Drag or Sunset Valley for designer and collectible vintage clothing that will make heads turn.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
7 July 2025
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Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
Verb
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He’s previously been linked to model Irina Shayk from 2024 to early 2025.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
10 July 2025
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Maps by First Street, a climate risk modeling company, indicate that at least 17 structures were located in the path of flood waters, compared to maps produced by FEMA.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
10 July 2025
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Neither party denied that Americans needed to be healthier, but Kennedy and his allies — now in the administration — described the government’s health apparatus as an impediment, a waste of money that had been captured by the pharmaceutical industry.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
4 July 2025
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This year has been a miserable cascade of losses for the American hurricane-safety apparatus.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Unlike the grooves of a normal road wheel, its surface is almost completely smooth except for small indents, patterned differently between front and back wheel, which are designed to just slightly roughen the air, encouraging the right level of turbulent flow.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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In summer, a patterned knit is an easy go-to with shorts, over a bikini top, or with a flowing midi skirt.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
Noun
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My mom, on the other hand, continues to live every day in joyful chaos—no systems, just stuff.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 July 2025
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Many of us have too much unnecessary stuff in our lives.—
Kris Holt,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Rambin shared a behind-the-scenes look at the photoshoot on TikTok, which offered a glimpse of the couple's first look at one another in their wedding attire.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Their attire, then, must serve the purpose of comfort and professionalism.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
10 July 2025
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“Gear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gear. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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