as in equipment
items needed for the performance of a task or activity
the hospital's operating rooms boast the very latest medical apparatus
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Recent Examples of apparatus
The organizing apparatus calling for the ordinance includes organizers from Live Free Illinois.
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Jacob Sarracino,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
The event kicks off with a parade of fire engines and apparatus trucks.
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Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2026
Revenue generated by the half-cent increase would allow the department to hire additional firefighters and civilian employees, purchase new apparatus and equipment, and build and repair fire stations, according to supporters.
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City News Service,
Daily News,
23 June 2026
What started as a fun way to get into the tournament spirit took an unexpected turn when they were served with legal papers from FIFA’s lawyers last Friday and ordered to cease and desist trading in the offending apparatus.
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Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
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Jacob Sarracino,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
The event kicks off with a parade of fire engines and apparatus trucks.
—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2026
Revenue generated by the half-cent increase would allow the department to hire additional firefighters and civilian employees, purchase new apparatus and equipment, and build and repair fire stations, according to supporters.
—
City News Service,
Daily News,
23 June 2026
What started as a fun way to get into the tournament spirit took an unexpected turn when they were served with legal papers from FIFA’s lawyers last Friday and ordered to cease and desist trading in the offending apparatus.
—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apparatus
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El Salvador President Nayib Bukele said 300 rescuers and paramedics, along with 50 tons of equipment, medicines and essential supplies, were ready to depart for Caracas.
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Drivers wear vests which pump cooling liquid through a network of tubes, linked to pumping equipment inside the car.
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TourScoop coversguided group tours and tour operators,tour operator reviews,tour itinerary reviews andtravel gear recommendations.
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The site has just dropped dozens of early deals on everything from curling irons and loungewear to outdoor gear and kitchen appliances.
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“Apparatus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apparatus. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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