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as in equipment
items needed for the performance of a task or activity
mountain-climbing paraphernalia
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as in possession
transportable items that one owns
packed up all of their paraphernalia for the move across the country
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Recent Examples of paraphernalia
Four more bags containing a total of about 1,701 grams of marijuana and fentanyl were also allegedly found, as well as drug paraphernalia, police said.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2026
The suspect was also allegedly in possession of a firearm, possible cocaine and drug paraphernalia.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Daley was arrested by the Marana Police Department in Pima County on May 15, 2025, accused of selling drugs, possessing paraphernalia and a gun despite a prior felony conviction, according to the filings.
—Michael Ruiz , Christina Dugan Ramirez , Adriana James-Rodil, FOXNews.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Ultimately, Banis was found guilty of complicity to murder, robbery, tampering with evidence, possession of counterfeit money, possession of meth and possession of drug paraphernalia.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2026
The suspect was also allegedly in possession of a firearm, possible cocaine and drug paraphernalia.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Daley was arrested by the Marana Police Department in Pima County on May 15, 2025, accused of selling drugs, possessing paraphernalia and a gun despite a prior felony conviction, according to the filings.
—Michael Ruiz , Christina Dugan Ramirez , Adriana James-Rodil, FOXNews.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Ultimately, Banis was found guilty of complicity to murder, robbery, tampering with evidence, possession of counterfeit money, possession of meth and possession of drug paraphernalia.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paraphernalia
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The company said the blowout was caused by the improper assembly and setting of equipment that was designed to prevent the flow of liquids.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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Copper is an essential material that is used in generating and distributing electrical power; cables, wires, motor windings, transformers and cooling equipment in data centers; and advanced manufacturing of consumer and defense products.—
Adam Charles Simon,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026
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Angel City won the possession battle (60-40 percent) and limited Chicago to just two shots on goal.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The man who shot the gun is being booked for possession of a firearm by an ineligible person.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
16 Mar. 2026
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Last year, a 15-year-old boy was arrested in the Bronx after showing up to school with a backpack full of MTA gear and credentials, including multiple transit walkie-talkies, train keys and other tools.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The company has not responded to CBS Colorado about the allegations of not supplying sufficient safety gear to employees.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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That changes things up for Diabate.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Mar. 2026
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Share credit, set boundaries around your time and money, and keep things grounded with an open list of your goals.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The reward targets Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, along with several key figures inside Iran’s ruling security apparatus.—
Michael Dorgan , Greg Norman-Diamond,
FOXNews.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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Neuroplastogens would fit much more comfortably in the existing apparatus for drug development, regulation, and distribution, without the cultural baggage.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Investigators later recovered Lee's hair and belongings from King's home and vehicle, authorities said.—
DAVID FISCHER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Investigators later recovered Lee's hair and belongings from King's home and vehicle, authorities said.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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From tearing stuff in my knee, to being a starter.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2026
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People love to scoff at this sort of high-concept culinary stuff.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Paraphernalia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paraphernalia. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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