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
Andrade accused Uthmeier and foundation attorney Jeff Aaron of money laundering and wire fraud and turned over materials from his investigation to Campbell’s office and the FBI.
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Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
These materials can change shape in response to external stimuli such as heat or electricity, offering more efficient and compact actuation.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
Honeywell completed the spin-off of its advanced materials business, now known as Solstice Advanced Materials.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
The country had lost a generation of promising students and researchers during World War I; its universities were teaching math in uncoordinated, fragmented ways, using materials that were woefully out of date.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
The permit exempts SpaceX from having to follow some regulations pertaining to the packaging and labeling of hazardous materials, specifically, the lithium ion batteries that are installed on Starship parts.
—Brandon Lingle, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Mar. 2026
This consistent thread of merging high-performance materials with unique aesthetic solutions is what sets Torras apart.
—Footwear News, 18 Mar. 2026
These measures must ultimately be international, negotiated between major powers including the United States and China, with verification mechanisms akin to those governing nuclear materials.
—J. Xavier Prochaska, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Franklin said brands can balance sustainable materials for a thoughtful range.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
These materials can change shape in response to external stimuli such as heat or electricity, offering more efficient and compact actuation.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
Honeywell completed the spin-off of its advanced materials business, now known as Solstice Advanced Materials.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
The country had lost a generation of promising students and researchers during World War I; its universities were teaching math in uncoordinated, fragmented ways, using materials that were woefully out of date.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
The permit exempts SpaceX from having to follow some regulations pertaining to the packaging and labeling of hazardous materials, specifically, the lithium ion batteries that are installed on Starship parts.
—Brandon Lingle, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Mar. 2026
This consistent thread of merging high-performance materials with unique aesthetic solutions is what sets Torras apart.
—Footwear News, 18 Mar. 2026
These measures must ultimately be international, negotiated between major powers including the United States and China, with verification mechanisms akin to those governing nuclear materials.
—J. Xavier Prochaska, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Franklin said brands can balance sustainable materials for a thoughtful range.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for materials
Noun
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Knueppel sported an extra piece of equipment against the Knicks.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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Among those purchases were appliances and equipment that authorities say ended up at her boyfriend’s restaurant, as well as a series of personal items that raised further questions.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Plus, you're protected with 256-bit AES hardware encryption and password protection, ensuring that nobody else can gain access but you.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
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The companies are already spending billions of dollars on artificial intelligence and developing new hardware such as smartglasses.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The model shop made everything, and all the Xenonite stuff was crafted by them.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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That was one of nine strikeouts for Bradley, who showed flashes of the electric stuff that has made the Twins so excited about his future.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Materials.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materials. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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