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as in equipment
items needed for the performance of a task or activity
grabbed his gear, threw on his pads, and headed out to the football field for practice
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as in things
transportable items that one owns
you can store your gear in the overhead bin during the flight
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as in clothing
covering for the human body
the latest in kid gear
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as in to model
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Recent Examples of gear
Tim Chan, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
Prevent head injuries with protective gear during sports.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 21 June 2026
Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
Propelled by a never‑ending curiosity with how humans move, Brooks designs gear to make every run, walk, and workout better than before.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
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Noun
And shop more jerseys, fan gear and merch at Dick’s Sporting Goods and on Amazon.
—Tim Chan, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
Prevent head injuries with protective gear during sports.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 21 June 2026
Verb
But most of the original elements have been restored, including the interior and exterior paint colors, window functions, gear shifts and brake lights.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
Propelled by a never‑ending curiosity with how humans move, Brooks designs gear to make every run, walk, and workout better than before.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gear
Noun
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The rules require buildings to have a clear plan for managing equipment failures, including specific procedures to assist residents who may be trapped.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Data processing also uses a lot of water to cool the buildings and their equipment.—
Rachel Mural,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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And as things like broadcast quality and stadium design become more and more homogenised, making every tournament look more and more similar, kit design is more and more important to their visual identity.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Some things — Shar Peis, linen pants, prunes — are just supposed to have wrinkles.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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The best Prime Day clothing deals tend to change day by day, so check back in over the course of the event to shop all the newest and most exciting markdowns.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
23 June 2026
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Of course, those who’ve shopped the sale before know that many of the best Amazon Prime Day deals aren’t in the clothing department at all.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
Verb
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Because the layout and internal computing architecture can be altered, operators can model multiple power generation technologies rather than relying on a single static layout.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
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But the distribution of those gains depends on policy choices—on tax structure, on union density, on antitrust enforcement, on immigration—that Goldman’s paper does not model.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
17 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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The top-lid opening provides easy access to your belongings, with carry-on and checked size options.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Investigators noted a strong odor of gasoline coming from his belongings.—
Jason Rantala,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Her accessories were kept minimal and echoed the polished nature of her attire.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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An unspoken expectation to look like counterparts in their 20s and 30s demands a massive investment in expensive med spas, cosmetics to cover gray roots, and professional attire and dry cleaning that cost more today than ever before.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Today, though, a growing number of online fabric retailers have made sourcing the right print or pattern a cinch.—
Alyssa Longobucco,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2026
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However, she's experimented with a rainbow of colors, ranging from whites and soft pinks to bold green and patterned blue ensembles.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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“Gear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gear. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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