as in equipment
items needed for the performance of a task or activity
the hospital's operating rooms boast the very latest medical apparatus
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Recent Examples of apparatus
The Basij has been singled out for targeting due to its centrality in the Islamic government’s security apparatus.
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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026
Clearer, however, is EdTech’s role as a vital apparatus within Big Tech’s broader web of surveillance, manipulation and control.
—Dr. Timothy Scott, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
The division of responsibility has left Israel to hunt and kill Iranian leaders ruthlessly, using an intelligence apparatus built up to assassinate with lethal proficiency.
—Greg Miller, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2026
Because funding follows enrollment, the district is trying to sustain a vast administrative apparatus while serving fewer children.
—Daniel L Gordon, Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026
Clearer, however, is EdTech’s role as a vital apparatus within Big Tech’s broader web of surveillance, manipulation and control.
—Dr. Timothy Scott, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
The division of responsibility has left Israel to hunt and kill Iranian leaders ruthlessly, using an intelligence apparatus built up to assassinate with lethal proficiency.
—Greg Miller, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2026
Because funding follows enrollment, the district is trying to sustain a vast administrative apparatus while serving fewer children.
—Daniel L Gordon, Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apparatus
Noun
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Spencer Knight stopped 31 shots for Chicago, and Arvid Soderblom made four saves and allowed a goal while Knight dealt with an equipment issue.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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In addition, the array experienced a brush fire last year that was attributed to nearby utility equipment.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Carrying weight without the same strain Many outdoor activities involve carrying significant loads, from camera equipment to camping gear.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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Several people were injured and police in riot gear deployed in some towns.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Apparatus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apparatus. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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