as in equipment
items needed for the performance of a task or activity
I have all the materials to build the mobile
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Recent Examples of materials
That engine, which is solid-fueled and made of carbon fiber composite materials, has been tested nine times on the ground, according to North Korean state media.
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Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
Students will work collaboratively to analyze historical materials and compose a short article that interprets one of these topics through a modern critical lens.
—JSTOR Daily, 11 Oct. 2025
Target defines this by taking steps to eliminate waste, keep products and materials in use longer, and decrease its dependency on natural resources to develop and manufacture products.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
In a sweeping move Thursday, China has tightened export rules on these critical materials, asserting dominance over the global tech supply chain.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
The materials are refrigerator-safe to keep things chilled until serving, while the sealing gasket preserves freshness.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
The materials feel premium — sturdy canvas that softens with wear, tweed that frays with character, and enamel pins that add personality without gimmick.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
Next, the researchers plan to test real-world plastic waste and apply the same principles to other hard-to-recycle materials.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
According to the 2023 law, each school library was required to establish a procedure for challenging books and publish a catalogue of materials.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 10 Oct. 2025
Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
Students will work collaboratively to analyze historical materials and compose a short article that interprets one of these topics through a modern critical lens.
—JSTOR Daily, 11 Oct. 2025
Target defines this by taking steps to eliminate waste, keep products and materials in use longer, and decrease its dependency on natural resources to develop and manufacture products.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
In a sweeping move Thursday, China has tightened export rules on these critical materials, asserting dominance over the global tech supply chain.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
The materials are refrigerator-safe to keep things chilled until serving, while the sealing gasket preserves freshness.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
The materials feel premium — sturdy canvas that softens with wear, tweed that frays with character, and enamel pins that add personality without gimmick.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
Next, the researchers plan to test real-world plastic waste and apply the same principles to other hard-to-recycle materials.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
According to the 2023 law, each school library was required to establish a procedure for challenging books and publish a catalogue of materials.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for materials
Noun
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For American farmers waiting on harvesting equipment, that means delays, shortages and higher costs down the line.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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Most of the stores surrounding this block are hybrids, selling biking equipment and coffee.—
Emilio Parra Doiztua,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Her designs typically feature custom detailing, mixed textured materials and signature hardware and have been carried by Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, Macy’s and other retailers.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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The hardware rollout should be completed by the end of 2029, according to the companies.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Harvard was ranked second best university and school for 2026, due to its high faculty member to student ratio and average staff salary - which exceeds $105,000 for full-time instructional stuff - as well as its diversity and graduate outcomes.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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This stuff has been minor, thankfully.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Materials.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materials. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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