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
In the case of Brazil, the militaries who led the repressive apparatus of the dictatorship got away with torture and murder through a 1979 amnesty law.
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Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The security apparatus, especially the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (with which the younger Khamenei has close ties), seems likely to play a more significant role in Iran.
—Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Over the years, he has been involved in running parts of the state apparatus, with his influence growing particularly after the 2009 political unrest known as the Green Revolution.
—Claire Day, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Station 4 already has a fire apparatus; by adding the medic unit, it would be fully staffed to service that district and its surrounding area.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The security apparatus, especially the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (with which the younger Khamenei has close ties), seems likely to play a more significant role in Iran.
—Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Over the years, he has been involved in running parts of the state apparatus, with his influence growing particularly after the 2009 political unrest known as the Green Revolution.
—Claire Day, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Station 4 already has a fire apparatus; by adding the medic unit, it would be fully staffed to service that district and its surrounding area.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apparatus
Noun
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These workers control everything from individually steaming each stage curtain to rigging massive pieces of audio equipment.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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District officials are hoping equipment will be donated for use in popular Naperville Park District programs, said Erika Rubo, the district’s community engagement and event manager.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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His regular customers did not mention anything — not a surprise from clientele who know not to share classified information — but Esparza has been around long enough to sense that the Marines who were coming in to replace gear like sleeping bags and warm clothing were preparing to ship out.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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This is a roster that, on talent and reputation, should be able to kick it into another gear.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Apparatus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apparatus. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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