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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
Aaron Scout Tipsword, 25, is facing charges of DUI causing serious bodily injury, fleeing and eluding, resisting arrest, dangerous/excessive speeding, criminal mischief with property damage, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said.
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Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
Bell's children stood beside her every step of the way, even dressed in matching graduation paraphernalia.
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Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
So leave any campaign paraphernalia at home.
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
1 June 2026
Deputies reported finding several butane torches and drug paraphernalia in his possession.
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Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
Bell's children stood beside her every step of the way, even dressed in matching graduation paraphernalia.
—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
So leave any campaign paraphernalia at home.
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
1 June 2026
Deputies reported finding several butane torches and drug paraphernalia in his possession.
—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for paraphernalia
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paraphernalia
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El Salvador President Nayib Bukele said 300 rescuers and paramedics, along with 50 tons of equipment, medicines and essential supplies, were ready to depart for Caracas.
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Drivers wear vests which pump cooling liquid through a network of tubes, linked to pumping equipment inside the car.
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Amid the fallout, Honarkar lost possession of most of his properties, including the historic Hotel Laguna, where a public scuffle had broken out in 2023 between his security team and guards working for the partner who wrested control of the landmark.
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Belgium dominated possession in the first 60 minutes, but Iran still had a strong counterattack that was repeatedly thwarted by goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who matched Beiranvand's results, if not his theatricality.
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TourScoop coversguided group tours and tour operators,tour operator reviews,tour itinerary reviews andtravel gear recommendations.
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The site has just dropped dozens of early deals on everything from curling irons and loungewear to outdoor gear and kitchen appliances.
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In fact, many of us often end up buying things that our colleagues found during their search.
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And don't forget to follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok, or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.
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What started as a fun way to get into the tournament spirit took an unexpected turn when they were served with legal papers from FIFA’s lawyers last Friday and ordered to cease and desist trading in the offending apparatus.
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Nivola, 53, has accumulated the career that working actors recognize as enviable and that the wider awards apparatus has historically overlooked.
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Safely store your phone, wallet, keys, passport, and other belongings in the two zippered pockets.
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The victim, according to police, was robbed of his belongings and forced to walk to the other side of the parking lot.
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Will Smith traversed the globe for 100 days and did a whole bunch of adventure-quest stuff on the Disney Plus/National Geographic series Pole to Pole With Will Smith.
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And the longer-term stuff that even those close to him might not have recognized.
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“Paraphernalia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paraphernalia. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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