as in equipment
items needed for the performance of a task or activity
gathered together the hardware needed to set up a first aid station at the finish line for the marathon
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Recent Examples of hardware
The market cap milestone for the US firm, which makes hardware to power the artificial intelligence boom, marks a rebound from earlier this year, when the rise of Chinese AI startup DeepSeek caused Nvidia’s shares to dip.
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semafor.com, 10 July 2025
Lenovo Gaming System Deals The success of the Steam Deck and the Nintendo Switch inspired numerous hardware companies to try their hands at a portable console for PC games, and Lenovo's Legion Go stands out with some unique design decisions.
—PC Magazine, 10 July 2025
That’s been based on high hopes for hardware with the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 console, and a belief by some analysts that this is an entertainment category resistant to broader economic downturns.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 10 July 2025
Significant hurdles in error correction and hardware stability remain, keeping practical, large-scale quantum computers a decade or more away.
—Leeor Shimron, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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semafor.com, 10 July 2025
Lenovo Gaming System Deals The success of the Steam Deck and the Nintendo Switch inspired numerous hardware companies to try their hands at a portable console for PC games, and Lenovo's Legion Go stands out with some unique design decisions.
—PC Magazine, 10 July 2025
That’s been based on high hopes for hardware with the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 console, and a belief by some analysts that this is an entertainment category resistant to broader economic downturns.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 10 July 2025
Significant hurdles in error correction and hardware stability remain, keeping practical, large-scale quantum computers a decade or more away.
—Leeor Shimron, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hardware
Noun
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For cushions, kids toys, blankets, garden tools, and sports equipment, check out the Malibu Metal Storage Trunk that’s 65% off, or grab a handy pool storage tower for pool toys, towels, and cleaning tools.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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That changed in December, when his uncle, who was by then very ill, gifted him all the equipment.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
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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
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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
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“Hardware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardware. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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