1
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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3
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
Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
This event is geared towards children ages 6 and up.
—American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 3 July 2025
Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 17 July 2025
This beach wagon can tote up to 350 pounds of gear and features solid, all-terrain wheels that work in sand, on grass, gravel and even snow.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 July 2025
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Noun
This deduction is available to taxpayers who earn less than $75,000 ($150,000), meaning it is primarily geared toward seniors who are retired or have lower incomes.
—Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
This event is geared towards children ages 6 and up.
—American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 3 July 2025
Verb
After pursuing a career in the medical field, Jeong shifted gears and explored the world of comedy, eventually landing roles in movies like The Hangover and fan-favorite shows, including Community.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 17 July 2025
This beach wagon can tote up to 350 pounds of gear and features solid, all-terrain wheels that work in sand, on grass, gravel and even snow.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gear
Noun
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Your guide provides instructions and all necessary equipment, making this tour suitable for both novices and experienced paddlers.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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The computing equipment inside such facilities requires vast amounts of power.—
Sasha Hupka,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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The challenge has always been to figure out how to personalize things without spending inordinate amounts of time and money mapping out every possible path a student might take.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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As a business owner, higher profit margins, all other things being equal, are more valuable.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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According to this report, there’s concern about an AI companion named Bad Rudy, who is described as vulgar and antagonizing, and an AI companion named Ani, who is described as willing to shed her clothing.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Dress for comfort: Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing to stay cool.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
18 July 2025
Verb
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Assemblymember Tasha Boerner proposed the state law a few months ago, modeling the bill on a law enforced by New York.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 July 2025
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Cathal Carr, founder of the reinsurance company OAK Re, says that companies like his would generally look at the previous 50–100 years’ worth of data to model risks.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
22 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
Verb
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Implement resilience patterns using Resilience4j and Istio and ensure retry logic has limits.—
Raju Dandigam,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The color palette is bold, the marble is patterned, and the restaurant is located on the roof for panoramic views of the island.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
Noun
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This is often best for items like baby clothing and toys—especially since babies outgrow this stuff at lightning speed, and your parent friends will want to pass this stuff along and get it out of their homes.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
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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Fans should take note of the weather in their respective cities before putting on their chic cowboy-core attire.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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The rest is all Aston Martin-quality craftsmanship, shaping the Vanquish into a taut, sleek form wrapped in formal attire.—
Alex Kalogiannis,
ArsTechnica,
22 July 2025
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“Gear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gear. Accessed 28 Jul. 2025.
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