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Synonyms: Noun
accoutrements (or accouterments), apparatus, equipment, hardware, kit [chiefly British], material(s), matériel (or materiel), outfit, paraphernalia, stuff, tackle
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I somehow managed to pack all my gear into one suitcase. soldiers in full combat gear a complicated arrangement of gears and shafts a car with four forward gears Halfway up the hill, my bike slipped out of gear.
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Tonight's glittery number is a formal upgrade from Duchess Kate's earlier looks today, which included workout gear and sneakers for outdoor activities with local children, and a bright red Carolina Herrera coat dress. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Kate Middleton Sparkles in a Green Missoni Dress in Ireland," 27 Feb. 2019 Prince Edward was in riding gear and a red and black riding hat. — Elizabeth Angell, Town & Country, "Prince Edward and Queen Elizabeth Went for a Mother-Son Ride Around Windsor This Weekend," 19 Nov. 2018 It also could be increased fishing pressure with more gear in the water, and even just more reporting of entanglements. — Anchorage Daily News, "Whale strandings off Washington-Oregon coast highest in nearly 2 decades," 3 July 2018 Thanks to his chic mama, newborn Crew Gaines already has some of the most stylish baby gear around and his nursery is no exception. — Jessica Leigh Mattern, Country Living, "Take a Peek Inside Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Farmhouse Nursery for Baby Crew," 2 July 2018 After fishing on the tour for several years, and also in team events, Hays started doing marketing for fishing gear companies, which led to her current job as the Bass Community Leader for Costa Sunglasses. — Brendan Leonard, Outside Online, "20 Things That Take Longer Than the Nose Ascent," 18 June 2018 Her accreditation as an outdoor climbing instructor and her membership in the American Mountain Guides Association often gets her up to 50% off retail prices on gear. — Jen Murphy, WSJ, "An Elite Ice Climber’s Year-Round Workout," 23 Feb. 2019 She's gone to games with her family and even sported her favorite team's gear. — Tamara Fuentes, Seventeen, "5 Things to Know About "Roswell, New Mexico" Star Jeanine Mason," 15 Jan. 2019 Expect to deal with warring factions, difficult moral quandaries, and hard choices over what gear to wear. — Andrew Webster, The Verge, "The 40 games we can’t wait to play in 2019," 26 Dec. 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
The existing Microsoft 365 service for enterprises covers Windows 10, Office 365 and a bundle of enterprise services called EMS, mainly geared at device management. — Mark Hachman, PCWorld, "A Microsoft 365 subscription for consumers wouldn't work without the Xbox," 12 Dec. 2018 Here’s my go-to gear guide for staying warm: Start with a skintight base layer. — Laura Schwecherl, SELF, "3 Simple Things I Do to Make Winter Running More Enjoyable," 8 Dec. 2018 Activities, geared mainly for children, included a balloon artist, face painting, a bounce house, petting zoo and pony rides. — Chuck Fieldman, chicagotribune.com, "Taste of Oak Brook beats the heat with plenty of food, activities, entertainment and fireworks," 5 July 2018 Trailer-Park Family Ride at 10:30 a.m. Sunday beginning at 301 Milam St. in Market Square is a family friendly ride geared for those who have child trailers. — Terry St. John, Houston Chronicle, "Greater Houston athletic activities listings: June 22-24," 20 June 2018 The latter will include a community garden, and is ultimately geared for student participation in district science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) programs. — Jennifer Van Grove, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Education Board to vote on replacing Scripps school with luxury apartments," 18 June 2018 Westfield's Grand Park seeks to make Colts 'new bar' for NFL training camp Colts City is a fan experience geared for the whole family and is open each day practice is open to the public. — Andrew Hussey, Indianapolis Star, "Here’s how to get free Colts training camp tickets," 14 June 2018 Come out to enjoy historical reenactments, live performance arts, panel discussions, and other activities geared for those of all ages. — Philly.com, "Paul Simon, Harry Styles, FringeA-Thon, Wiggle Wiggle Wiggle! Tour, and other happening in Philadelphia, June 15-22," 14 June 2018 Benefit for Camp Imagine, a summer program geared for students with special needs. — Mark Rapp, cleveland.com, "Cleveland Arts listings for May 11-17: Disney's "Aladdin" at Playhouse Square & More," 10 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'gear.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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