as in equipment
items needed for the performance of a task or activity
soldiers were dispatched to get their kit
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as in to equip
to provide (someone) with what is needed for a task or activity
go see the quartermaster to be kitted out in your new uniforms
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Recent Examples of kit
Amber Gaudet
june 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
The monthly kit fee is in addition to Internet service prices, which Starlink recently raised by $5 to $10 per month.
—ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
Visitors should look for the locations of emergency call boxes and Stop the Bleed kits at beaches.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
Don’t forget to replace the supplies in your emergency kit periodically.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
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Noun
American Log Homes and Cabins, a Charlotte-area company that was the subject of a May investigation by The Charlotte Observer, abruptly shuttered after accepting tens of thousands of dollars each from would-be homeowners nationwide for log cabin kits that were never delivered.
—Amber Gaudet
june 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
The monthly kit fee is in addition to Internet service prices, which Starlink recently raised by $5 to $10 per month.
—ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
Visitors should look for the locations of emergency call boxes and Stop the Bleed kits at beaches.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
Don’t forget to replace the supplies in your emergency kit periodically.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kit
Noun
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The sources described it as a preliminary operation laying the groundwork for additional steps by installing listening devices and intelligence equipment in the area.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Japanese companies also occupy critical positions throughout the semiconductor value chain, from fabrication equipment and specialty materials to NAND flash memory production, Barclays said.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The China Daily report notes that SAIC Motor’s MG brand has equipped its MG4 and MG4X electric vehicles with hybrid solid-liquid batteries developed in partnership with battery manufacturer Qingtao Energy.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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The kitchen is nearby and is equipped with a sink, an induction cooktop, an oven, a fridge/freezer, and, optionally, a dishwasher.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 June 2026
Noun
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TourScoop coversguided group tours and tour operators,tour operator reviews,tour itinerary reviews andtravel gear recommendations.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Under a tree stand two campus police officers in full gear and sunglasses, arms folded across their chests, surveying the crowd.—
Zinzi Clemmons,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The main event, though, is the ski room—where ski butlers furnish guests with state-of-the-art skis before sliding them onto the slicked Jardin Alpin piste with or without an instructor.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Corey Thornton furnished perhaps the splashiest play of the day when the cornerback intercepted a Bryce Young pass in 7-on-7 work in the red zone.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Others refused to use domestic apps, which are known to be monitored by the security apparatus.—
Holly Dagres,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
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This time, the testing apparatus featured a rectangular arena with two compartments, both invisible to the bees.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The fourth time, a bigger dam is built on their land to supply hydropower.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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Moscow also controls a significant portion of Armenia’s energy and infrastructure and supplies it with cheap gas, which is a point that Putin has been quick to drive home in his meetings with Pashinyan.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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“Kit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kit. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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