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
And nearly everything in the rooms is made from natural materials like wood, cotton, and linen.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Those participating are also encouraged to attend local protests, distribute awareness materials, and take part in mutual aid efforts to help people manage financial challenges associated with participating in the strike action.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
These and other features, including extensive air handling equipment, are designed to keep highly radioactive materials such as uranium and plutonium trapped inside the dome, according to multiple experts.
—Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Avoid placing leaves on storm drains, and don't place branches or harder wood materials in the street - those items can be saved for yard waste pickup (more on that below).
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Vessels and plant materials are provided.
—Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
The declassified materials have sharpened scrutiny of how the 2017 intelligence assessment document was produced in the final weeks of the Obama administration, when senior intelligence officials were shaping conclusions about Russian election interference.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026
The agreement gives Everbloom access to NWI’s pilot spinning and processing setup at NC State’s Wilson College of Textiles, where the company will work on translating its proof of concept into manufacturing-ready materials ahead of wider commercialization.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
Allbirds spent lavishly on ad campaigns aimed at pushing new iterations of its signature wool shoes and touting sneakers made of materials like eucalyptus-tree-fiber pulp.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Those participating are also encouraged to attend local protests, distribute awareness materials, and take part in mutual aid efforts to help people manage financial challenges associated with participating in the strike action.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
These and other features, including extensive air handling equipment, are designed to keep highly radioactive materials such as uranium and plutonium trapped inside the dome, according to multiple experts.
—Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Avoid placing leaves on storm drains, and don't place branches or harder wood materials in the street - those items can be saved for yard waste pickup (more on that below).
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Vessels and plant materials are provided.
—Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
The declassified materials have sharpened scrutiny of how the 2017 intelligence assessment document was produced in the final weeks of the Obama administration, when senior intelligence officials were shaping conclusions about Russian election interference.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026
The agreement gives Everbloom access to NWI’s pilot spinning and processing setup at NC State’s Wilson College of Textiles, where the company will work on translating its proof of concept into manufacturing-ready materials ahead of wider commercialization.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
Allbirds spent lavishly on ad campaigns aimed at pushing new iterations of its signature wool shoes and touting sneakers made of materials like eucalyptus-tree-fiber pulp.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 1 Apr. 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 3 Apr. 2026.
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