apparatus

noun

ˌa-pə-ˈra-təs How to pronounce apparatus (audio)
Definition of apparatusnext
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 design has also taken on a life of its own, seemingly far from Freedom 250’s publicity apparatus. — Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026 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. — Jasmine Baehr , Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026 Much of this anti-Constitutional apparatus was scrapped after the war. — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 1 July 2026 That apparatus does not exist for most Main Street transactions. — Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for apparatus
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  1. equipment
  2. gear
Noun
  • Those who fly drones into restricted airspace face fines of up to $100,000 (around £74,000), confiscation of equipment and criminal charges, according to the FBI.
    — Adam Leventhal, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • Richards has been the Panthers’ equipment manager since the 2016-17 season.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
Definition of equipment
Noun
  • England went ahead of Argentina in the 55th minute of their semifinal, but Messi found another gear and set up both late goals to break England’s hearts and keep Argentina’s run alive.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
  • For Longhorns fans, that means buying gear, gameday tickets or just everyday essentials could soon come with a little something back.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
Definition of gear

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“Apparatus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apparatus. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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