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as in equipment
items needed for the performance of a task or activity
grabbed his gear, threw on his pads, and headed out to the football field for practice
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2
as in things
transportable items that one owns
you can store your gear in the overhead bin during the flight
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as in clothing
covering for the human body
the latest in kid gear
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as in to model
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Recent Examples of gear
Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2025
Below, find even more incredible deals on travel bags, clothes, shoes, and camping gear.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2025
Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
They’re more geared toward controlling it, with uniform requirements that do more to hinder progress than protect the marketplace.
—Mary Anna Mancuso, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2025
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Noun
She’s noticed this season that the Royals wives are wearing a lot of custom gear.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2025
Below, find even more incredible deals on travel bags, clothes, shoes, and camping gear.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
In fact, his economic system is geared to depressing consumer sentiment.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
They’re more geared toward controlling it, with uniform requirements that do more to hinder progress than protect the marketplace.
—Mary Anna Mancuso, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gear
Noun
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An occupational therapist can work with you to find assistive devices and adaptive equipment to make these tasks easier.—
Janelle McSwiggin, MSN,
Health,
15 Mar. 2025
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Rodent feces and urine were found in cabinets, on shelves, under equipment, on utensils, behind the soda fountain and in the walkways.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The challenge has always been to figure out how to personalize things without spending inordinate amounts of time and money mapping out every possible path a student might take.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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As a business owner, higher profit margins, all other things being equal, are more valuable.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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The tariffs will have an impact on just about everyone, from farmers unable to sell to China, to higher prices at home for everything from toys and clothing to high-tech electronics.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2025
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Wade inspired a line of clothing from Pirate Worldwide, an apparel company that has a purposeful story behind all its products.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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My dad modeled a lot of behavior that really influenced me a lot.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
17 Apr. 2025
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That means modeling curiosity ourselves, using AI openly and transparently to fuel genuine inquiry rather than as a crutch.—
Catherine Goetze,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025
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The national security apparatus recognizes the rising threat posed by cyber threats to satellites.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The mayor, who had not formed much of a formal reelection apparatus, has struggled to raise money in recent months and suffered a blow when he was denied access to millions of dollars in public matching funds for his campaign because of questions about gaps in his recordkeeping.—
ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
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Ars Video The question being asked here is what happens if the damage that induces regeneration happens while the animal is still developing at a time when wnt signaling is normally patterning the animal's organs.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
18 Apr. 2025
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Though small, a white light switch cover can stick out like a sore thumb on a dark or patterned wall.—
Maggie Gillette,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And somebody who does not have that skill and talent makes terrible looking stuff for those tools.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
17 Apr. 2025
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Everybody's talkin' all this stuff about Britney Spears.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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In fact, presidential paintings, from Washington to Obama, displayed in the White House, traditionally portray their subjects in business attire and formal poses.—
Barbara A. Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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From onstage wardrobes to around-the-grounds party attire and more, this year’s Coachella brought drama, theatricality, sheer looks and more.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Gear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gear. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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