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
Bodyweight workouts: The great thing about bodyweight workouts is that no equipment is needed, which is perfect for vacation, as a gym may not always be available.
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 25 July 2025
Mistral's audit found that the vast majority of CO2 emissions and water consumption (85.5 percent and 91 percent, respectively) occurred during model training and inference, rather than from sources like data center construction and energy used by end-user equipment.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2025
Reich said the White House could reduce home buying costs by lowering its tariffs, which would allow building equipment and materials to the U.S. at lower costs.
—Obed Manuel, NPR, 24 July 2025
The location had issues including unsafe food temperatures, pest activity, poor sanitation and equipment deficiencies.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2025
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 25 July 2025
Mistral's audit found that the vast majority of CO2 emissions and water consumption (85.5 percent and 91 percent, respectively) occurred during model training and inference, rather than from sources like data center construction and energy used by end-user equipment.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2025
Reich said the White House could reduce home buying costs by lowering its tariffs, which would allow building equipment and materials to the U.S. at lower costs.
—Obed Manuel, NPR, 24 July 2025
The location had issues including unsafe food temperatures, pest activity, poor sanitation and equipment deficiencies.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equipment
Noun
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The second-quarter earnings season kicks into gear this week.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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However, Sting seems content, noting that 2025 will be his final year of doing conventions in his full gear, signaling the true end of an era.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Whether Bongino ultimately decides to resign remains uncertain, though his potential departure would represent another high-profile personnel change within the administration's law enforcement apparatus.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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Mic Mac Campground has a robust security apparatus, owner Katherine Lunt told ABC News.—
Stefan Joyce,
ABC News,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Shower facilities and fire pits are also available on-site.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2025
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Rikers, which is under a federal monitor, has already been slated for closure in favor of smaller facilities, but Adams has resisted closing the notorious complex.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The venture was initially conceived to include period products in hygiene kits for refugees.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The Osaka exhibition includes photos of Vuitton’s stand at the legendary fair, which showcased such exceptional items as a vanity kit made for soprano Marthe Chenel.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
14 July 2025
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This iteration of my favorite summer trend sports a thicker, chunkier outsole and gorgeous gold hardware at the straps, putting a more modern twist on the classic look.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
24 July 2025
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Police said that on the day Wilkins disappeared, Renfroe rented cleaning equipment and purchased additional cleaning supplies from a local hardware store.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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And then all of the family stuff for me really hit.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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That’s a lot of crazy stuff happening beneath the water.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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“Equipment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equipment. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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