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
Hardened violators often pitch out their firearms, spotlights, and other equipment used in breaking the law, know-ing that wardens must present such evidence in court to get a conviction.
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Dave Duffey, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
That company also provides the traffic control plan and charges for pickup and delivery of its equipment.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
Claims that gas equipment is cheaper to operate than battery equipment are borderline disingenuous.
—Chris Hildreth, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Students in this pathway maintenance learn about shop operations, safety, tools and diagnostic equipment.
—Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Dave Duffey, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
That company also provides the traffic control plan and charges for pickup and delivery of its equipment.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
Claims that gas equipment is cheaper to operate than battery equipment are borderline disingenuous.
—Chris Hildreth, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Students in this pathway maintenance learn about shop operations, safety, tools and diagnostic equipment.
—Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equipment
Noun
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Carrying weight without the same strain Many outdoor activities involve carrying significant loads, from camera equipment to camping gear.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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Several people were injured and police in riot gear deployed in some towns.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Operated by Heartland Fire and Rescue, the station is located in Fletcher Hills and was constructed in 1960 with a single apparatus bay and a shared dormitory.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Mullin inherits a rapidly expanding immigration-enforcement apparatus at DHS, amped up by $170 billion in additional funding.—
Nick Miroff,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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If state licensing isn’t necessary and a private association is enough, then why have child care facilities at all that are licensed?—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Alyssa Leiva, a community organizer with Stockton Stands, spearheaded a petition to remove Cesar Chavez from all public facilities in Stockton.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The model shop made everything, and all the Xenonite stuff was crafted by them.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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That was one of nine strikeouts for Bradley, who showed flashes of the electric stuff that has made the Twins so excited about his future.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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Update your emergency kit and be sure to include enough food and water to last for 3 days for each person in your home.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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This kit gives you the tools to protect yourself and your loved ones — especially vulnerable groups like children, older adults, and those with chronic conditions.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Plus, you're protected with 256-bit AES hardware encryption and password protection, ensuring that nobody else can gain access but you.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
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The companies are already spending billions of dollars on artificial intelligence and developing new hardware such as smartglasses.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Equipment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equipment. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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