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
Next to the practice area is The Cradle, as well as a shopping area for Pinehurst apparel and a separate Titleist building selling only Titleist balls and equipment.
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John Dunlap, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2026
The rules are simple, the equipment is minimal and the learning curve is short enough that beginners can hold a rally within minutes.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
Amazon provides the equipment at no cost as part of its commitment to communities where its employees and customers live and work.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The big question is whether some of the monitoring equipment has already been removed.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 18 June 2026
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John Dunlap, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2026
The rules are simple, the equipment is minimal and the learning curve is short enough that beginners can hold a rally within minutes.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
Amazon provides the equipment at no cost as part of its commitment to communities where its employees and customers live and work.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The big question is whether some of the monitoring equipment has already been removed.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equipment
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An offense that, as of Monday afternoon, was fourth in the majors in runs scored may have found another gear (or slowed) by that point.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
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Yamal’s arrival gave Spain another gear.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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What started as a fun way to get into the tournament spirit took an unexpected turn when they were served with legal papers from FIFA’s lawyers last Friday and ordered to cease and desist trading in the offending apparatus.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
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Nivola, 53, has accumulated the career that working actors recognize as enviable and that the wider awards apparatus has historically overlooked.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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Through consistent investment over decades, America remains a scientific global leader and is positioned to succeed in those areas because of its expertise, facilities and institutions.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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Donis was impressed with the crowd, facilities and field at Hard Rock Stadium.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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Will Smith traversed the globe for 100 days and did a whole bunch of adventure-quest stuff on the Disney Plus/National Geographic series Pole to Pole With Will Smith.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
20 June 2026
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And the longer-term stuff that even those close to him might not have recognized.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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Another that sort of fits into the category of ‘kit curiosities’ is Brazil, who actually wore white with a blue trim until the 1950s, rather than the yellow that has become iconic since.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Each groom kit includes a genuine leather travel case and is TSA-approved for easy carry-on travel, while RFID-blocking wallets help keep your information secure.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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The launch timing and the hold over the market are just as crucial to the success of the iPhone 18 Pro as the hardware specifications and software upgrades.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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On Friday, that was the type of hardware that Schlittler had his sights set on.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
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“Equipment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equipment. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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