Thesaurus results for EQUIPMENT

equipment

noun

i-ˈkwip-mənt

Definition of equipment

as in gear

items needed for the performance of a task or activity the equipment for the polar expedition included ships, instruments, sleds, dogs, and provisions

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Recent Examples of equipment For clothing to qualify as a business expense, it typically must be specifically required for the job and not suitable for everyday wear, such as uniforms, protective gear, or specialized safety equipment. — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 Data centers are more likely to juice the economy when there’s a cluster of labor and capital already nearby, such as construction contractors, equipment suppliers, professional services and a skilled workforce. — Daniel Yue, The Conversation, 10 July 2026 Lining the streets alongside entrances to the buildings tucked under North Michigan Avenue this week are movie trailers and trucks hauling equipment for an upcoming film centered around Chicago, its football team, and the winter holiday season. — Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026 Officials with the Shelby County Sheriff's Office, during a July 8 press conference, called on Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris to address poor conditions at the jail at 201 Poplar, which faced extreme heat after the failure of cooling equipment. — Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for equipment

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Noun

Hiking asks little in the way of gear, welcomes almost anyone willing to lace up boots, and delivers a combination of novelty, adventure and measurable fitness gains that few other pursuits can match.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
Of course, there’s the open metal gear gate,, with the entire center console sculpted around it.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 July 2026

Definition of gear

Noun

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

Definition of apparatus

Noun

Last year the city approved Hackman Capital’s $1-billion plan to add 980,000 square feet of offices, sound stages, production facilities and retail space.

— Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Data center developments have stoked anger across the state in recent years as residents worry about resource consumption as well as noise and others issues related to having large-scale tech facilities near residential areas.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026

Definition of facilities

Noun

There’s a lot of bad crowd work out there, just like there is bad anything else — fledgling or whatever rookie stuff.

— Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
There’s a bunch of new things across most of the 2026 range, mainly cosmetic, but also hardware and weight-saving stuff as well.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026

Definition of stuff

Noun

The gold hardware makes a stylish statement without looking too loud, and the pair’s ultra-comfy feel is just the cherry on top.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 7 July 2026
Full Swing, which makes hardware and software used by consumers, competitive athletes, coaches, and commercial venues, had been owned by private equity firm Bruin Capital and a group of minority investors.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 July 2026

Definition of hardware

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