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
Perhaps the idea is to use military pressure to push somebody within the Venezuelan security apparatus to move against Maduro.
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Quico Toro, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
The Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting in Phoenix, home to the world’s largest collection of fire apparatus, is seeking the community’s help after recent flood damage.
—Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
In some ways, IndyCar is more independent, where the individual holds more of an onus to deliver versus the entire apparatus.
—Nick Remsen, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2025
The apparatus is an automatic closed system that incorporates a fermentation vat and a centrifuge to simulate lunar gravity.
—David Szondy
october 19, New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
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Quico Toro, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
The Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting in Phoenix, home to the world’s largest collection of fire apparatus, is seeking the community’s help after recent flood damage.
—Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
In some ways, IndyCar is more independent, where the individual holds more of an onus to deliver versus the entire apparatus.
—Nick Remsen, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2025
The apparatus is an automatic closed system that incorporates a fermentation vat and a centrifuge to simulate lunar gravity.
—David Szondy
october 19, New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apparatus
Noun
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Axon is known for making law enforcement equipment including drones and tasers.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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These simple drills require no equipment and are effective for anyone — weekend warriors and elite athletes alike.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Several sections south of town offered up steep, short, rocky inclines that did not feel particularly rideable on a bike loaded with camping gear and five days of food and fuel.—
Shaun McKinnon,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Skiing has a reputation for being a pricey hobby, from the expensive gear to the ever-rising lift tickets and luxe mountainside hotels.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Apparatus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apparatus. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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