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
Smith sees championship potential in a roster that returns largely intact, but potential means nothing without hardware.
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Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
With several fresh vessels already welcoming guests and more set to debut in 2026, a wave of new hardware beckons, promising surprises for ocean‑bound travelers drawn to uncharted pleasures.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
Instead of an office defined by hardware and tasks, the environment functions as a calm but energetic ecosystem that encourages focus and ease.
—Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
The promised cobot revolution never materialized, with high unit costs and hardware limitations confining them to relatively niche uses.
—James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
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Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
With several fresh vessels already welcoming guests and more set to debut in 2026, a wave of new hardware beckons, promising surprises for ocean‑bound travelers drawn to uncharted pleasures.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
Instead of an office defined by hardware and tasks, the environment functions as a calm but energetic ecosystem that encourages focus and ease.
—Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
The promised cobot revolution never materialized, with high unit costs and hardware limitations confining them to relatively niche uses.
—James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hardware
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Sports Equipment While the dishwasher isn't ideal for cleaning baseball caps, uniforms, or equipment heavily-coated with mud, a trip through a dishwasher cycle is ideal to remove bacteria and odors from mouth guards and hard plastic shin guards.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
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The facility had dishes and equipment washed in an automatic dish machine without any sanitizer.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Some of my tried-and-true hiking gear could definitely use a refresh.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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Tri-State Fishing and Outdoor Show Don your camo gear and grab your fishing poles for the Tri-State Fishing and Outdoor Show.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
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The decisive role of security forces Multiple experts agreed that Iran’s future hinges on whether the regime’s coercive apparatus, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the Basij militia and the regular military, remains intact.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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In December 2025, the heavy apparatus count was down to 240 and 207 ambulances with 90 service orders, according to LAFD data.—
Jeff Nguyen,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Hardware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardware. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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