Thesaurus results for MATERIALS

materials

noun

plural of material

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 Native materials, like Caballero white marble from the north coast, run throughout the property, giving it a sandy, neutral appearance. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026 The key to luxury embracing these materials is to treat them with the same care and craft as conventional leather, says creative director Trotter. —

Bella Webb, Vogue, 11 June 2026 With this cross-linking approach, the researchers can also strengthen styrene-butadiene-styrene rubber which is used in shoe soles, as well as asphalt and roofing materials with the same results. —

Shirl Leigh june 10, New Atlas, 10 June 2026 Avoid pouring cooking grease, oils, or fats down the sink, as these materials can solidify inside pipes and create stubborn blockages. —

Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 10 June 2026 Nearly one-third of middle-aged Americans struggle with personal health tasks, including recalling information from a doctor’s visit, reading standard health materials and properly dosing out medication, according to research published Wednesday in the Journal of Internal Medicine. —

Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 10 June 2026 The issue could heat flammable materials and potentially cause a fire, even when the vehicle is turned off. —

Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026 Throughout history, researchers have found mathematical analogs of Higgs mode in various materials. —

Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026 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

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On Tuesday, the clinic also posted a video on its Instagram account highlighting emergency equipment, including a crash cart, and personnel available at the facility.

— Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Airbag thefts are on the rise across the city, affecting the North, South and West sides alike, reminiscent of the airbag theft wave that hit during the 1990s as airbags became standard equipment in vehicles.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026