as in gear
items needed for the performance of a task or activity
the equipment for the polar expedition included ships, instruments, sleds, dogs, and provisions
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Recent Examples of equipment
In addition to the spa, hotel guests have access to the 9,000 square foot gym that features state-of-the-art equipment in a modern, chic workout environment.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 July 2026
The project will be completed in two phases, with the first phase covering factory construction and equipment installation, scheduled for completion in the second half of 2028.
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Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
4 July 2026
Some styles require more effort and equipment to make than others.
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Martha Stewart,
3 July 2026
The exhibits also highlight the engineers, machinists and factory workers who spent decades designing and assembling equipment that reshaped landscapes.
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Malika Bowling,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 July 2026
The project will be completed in two phases, with the first phase covering factory construction and equipment installation, scheduled for completion in the second half of 2028.
—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
4 July 2026
Some styles require more effort and equipment to make than others.
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Martha Stewart,
3 July 2026
The exhibits also highlight the engineers, machinists and factory workers who spent decades designing and assembling equipment that reshaped landscapes.
—
Malika Bowling,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for equipment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equipment
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But the mudroom also needs closed storage such as cabinets, drawers, or baskets to help with seasonal gear, sports equipment, and everyday clutter.
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The Gem State is one of the top 10 states for celebrating the Fourth of July outdoors, according to outdoor gear company Kühl.
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Hearn also donated to Democratic fundraising apparatus ActBlue 10 times while also contributing to Barack Obama’s presidential campaigns five times, an administration official told Fox News Digital.
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Much of this anti-Constitutional apparatus was scrapped after the war.
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Another $13 billion involved damage to infrastructure, including telecommunications, power grids, highways, railways, ports, airports, water systems and oil and gas facilities.
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The local health department is responsible for the initial investigation of consumer complaints regarding foods served or sold at retail food facilities, according to the California Department of Public Health.
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There’s a lot of bad crowd work out there, just like there is bad anything else — fledgling or whatever rookie stuff.
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There’s a bunch of new things across most of the 2026 range, mainly cosmetic, but also hardware and weight-saving stuff as well.
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What, then, is motivating the 41-year-old to don Portugal’s kit for his sixth and final World Cup this summer?
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Williams embraced Wimbledon's all-white dress code in a custom Nike kit consisting of a mesh tank top and matching miniskirt, letting her glistening nails steal the show.
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The gold hardware makes a stylish statement without looking too loud, and the pair’s ultra-comfy feel is just the cherry on top.
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Full Swing, which makes hardware and software used by consumers, competitive athletes, coaches, and commercial venues, had been owned by private equity firm Bruin Capital and a group of minority investors.
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“Equipment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equipment. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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