as in equipment
items needed for the performance of a task or activity
I have all the materials to build the mobile
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Recent Examples of materials
The box contained a smattering of items, including ammunition, building materials, four cell phones and handwritten letters.
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Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The scientist, who has done research on high-energy materials, nitrogen and high-pressure physics — all of which are relevant to nuclear weapons development — has been honored in China for his work to advance the country’s national development goals, the report said.
—Didi Tang, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
The stickiness of such materials is fickle, which means her home is constantly unraveling and requires a steady influx of cheap supplies from eBay, Etsy, and Amazon.
—Laura Bannister, Curbed, 5 Sep. 2025
The breakthrough could reshape how materials perform in extreme environments, from aerospace and energy storage to advanced electronics.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
The clocks also exude the elegant Art Deco feel that Cartier developed in that era, with materials such as rock crystal, onyx, mother-of-pearl, jade, and gemstones adding a sense of luxury.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
If its component materials amount to 90 percent of the total crane, the production credit increases to 60 percent of the sale price.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
Increasing materials costs have made rebuilding more expensive, the report said.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
Check if the drip pans are removable and safe for soaking or scrubbing, as some materials can scratch or warp with harsh cleaners or abrasive pads, according to Stein.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The scientist, who has done research on high-energy materials, nitrogen and high-pressure physics — all of which are relevant to nuclear weapons development — has been honored in China for his work to advance the country’s national development goals, the report said.
—Didi Tang, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
The stickiness of such materials is fickle, which means her home is constantly unraveling and requires a steady influx of cheap supplies from eBay, Etsy, and Amazon.
—Laura Bannister, Curbed, 5 Sep. 2025
The breakthrough could reshape how materials perform in extreme environments, from aerospace and energy storage to advanced electronics.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
The clocks also exude the elegant Art Deco feel that Cartier developed in that era, with materials such as rock crystal, onyx, mother-of-pearl, jade, and gemstones adding a sense of luxury.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
If its component materials amount to 90 percent of the total crane, the production credit increases to 60 percent of the sale price.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
Increasing materials costs have made rebuilding more expensive, the report said.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
Check if the drip pans are removable and safe for soaking or scrubbing, as some materials can scratch or warp with harsh cleaners or abrasive pads, according to Stein.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for materials
Noun
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The Bica and Lavra and the Graça Funicular will all be suspended while safety inspections are conducted on their equipment.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The decision came a day after Washington revoked Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's authorization to ship key chipmaking equipment and technology to its manufacturing plant in China, the latest move to curb Beijing's semiconductor advances.—
Evelyn Cheng,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Khaite’s signature Empire hardware, hand‑polished brass with an 18K gold finish, lends some subtle glamour to the front flap.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
2 Sep. 2025
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The latest title for the program came just last December, when the Hawks defeated Needham in a 14-7 rock fight to claim hardware.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Birthday or not, Lakshmi is known for strutting her stuff.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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And not because of my own past history with any kind of addictive stuff at all.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Materials.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materials. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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