as in equipment
items needed for the performance of a task or activity
soldiers were dispatched to get their kit
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Recent Examples of kit
While the first team changed from the third kit into the traditional red and white, Arteta’s staff donned shirts worn by the players.
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James McNicholas, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Medical material, including what appeared to be purple surgical gloves and kits typically used by emergency medical personnel, were also seen.
—Darlene Superville, Fortune, 24 May 2026
When the angry bumps rise, a simple foot-care kit is your best friend.
—Kieran Alger, Wired News, 4 May 2026
Each kit contains sensory objects, memory games or puzzles, fidget toys, nostalgic items and other items related to the kit’s theme.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 3 May 2026
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James McNicholas, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Medical material, including what appeared to be purple surgical gloves and kits typically used by emergency medical personnel, were also seen.
—Darlene Superville, Fortune, 24 May 2026
When the angry bumps rise, a simple foot-care kit is your best friend.
—Kieran Alger, Wired News, 4 May 2026
Each kit contains sensory objects, memory games or puzzles, fidget toys, nostalgic items and other items related to the kit’s theme.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kit
Noun
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To minimize infection, always clean and sterilize pruning equipment between plants.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Nippon Dynawave was cited for moving equipment involved before it could be inspected, but not for the incident itself, the news outlet reported.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Noun
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View gallery - 5 images Titaner is a company that has been producing titanium everyday carry (EDC) gear for more than 20 years.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
25 May 2026
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In February 2025, Armonda packed up more medical gear and headed back to Ukraine.—
Martha Raddatz,
The Atlantic,
25 May 2026
Noun
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Acoustics specialists crafted special sound and lighting apparatus that would capture the sound correctly without obscuring the ceiling.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2026
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Students who excel in the process will identify these needs and seek out the necessary support apparatuses before the pressures of senior fall set in.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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“Kit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kit. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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