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
Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
This design, according to Adidas, combines elements of the kits from each of Germany’s four World Cup wins, in 1954, 1974, 1990 and 2014.
—Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 16 June 2026
At the same time, ready-to-use kits are also being offered for users who prefer not to build the system themselves.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
Children 11 years old and younger can take home a DIY kit with a book and activities.
—Felicity Abbott, CBS News, 16 June 2026
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Noun
Update your emergency kit and be sure to include enough food and water to last for 3 days for each person in your home.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
This design, according to Adidas, combines elements of the kits from each of Germany’s four World Cup wins, in 1954, 1974, 1990 and 2014.
—Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 16 June 2026
At the same time, ready-to-use kits are also being offered for users who prefer not to build the system themselves.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
Children 11 years old and younger can take home a DIY kit with a book and activities.
—Felicity Abbott, CBS News, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kit
Noun
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The rules require buildings to have a clear plan for managing equipment failures, including specific procedures to assist residents who may be trapped.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Data processing also uses a lot of water to cool the buildings and their equipment.—
Rachel Mural,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
Noun
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An offense that, as of Monday afternoon, was fourth in the majors in runs scored may have found another gear (or slowed) by that point.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
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Yamal’s arrival gave Spain another gear.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Smith was chairman of the House Armed Services Committee then, one of the most powerful positions in Washington's national-security apparatus.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
8 June 2026
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Overseeing the sprawling security apparatus is a legion of federal agencies, state and local police departments and private entities.—
Jake Offenhartz,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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“Kit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kit. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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