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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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3
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
Ali McCadden, CNBC, 12 June 2025
After waiting 18 years to return to the state baseball tournament, Cretin-Derham Hall waited four innings to get its offense in gear Wednesday.
—Dave Wright, Twin Cities, 12 June 2025
Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 9 June 2025
Obviously, the pro plan is geared toward larger firms that are constantly on the hunt for good subcontractors.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2025
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Noun
Baby gear sold in the U.S. is specifically at risk of tariff impact because 97% of strollers and 87% of car seats are manufactured in China, according to Babylist.
—Ali McCadden, CNBC, 12 June 2025
After waiting 18 years to return to the state baseball tournament, Cretin-Derham Hall waited four innings to get its offense in gear Wednesday.
—Dave Wright, Twin Cities, 12 June 2025
Verb
And the few prominent projects that the agency has since been directed to fund appear either to be geared toward confirming the administration’s biases on specific health conditions, or to benefit NIH leaders.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 9 June 2025
Obviously, the pro plan is geared toward larger firms that are constantly on the hunt for good subcontractors.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gear
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To tackle the communication problems that comes after events like hurricanes, the MOVE USA Radio team Helped MOVE PR volunteers to become licensed ham radio operators and provided radio equipment for each of the modular kits including a portable antenna designed by MOVE USA volunteers.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Kim's government has supplied Russia with thousands of troops and large shipments of military equipment, including artillery and ballistic missiles, to support its war effort.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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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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In April, the average tariff rate for clothing imported from the sourcing superpower reached an unprecedented 55 percent, up from 37 percent in March and 22 percent in January.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
13 June 2025
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But a man usually needs to get his clothing’s color right, because the same amount of accessory options don’t exist.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Last year, the dynamic Dutch duo launched the world’s largest sportfishing yacht, 165-foot Special One, modeled on traditional Carolina sportfishing convertibles but with a custom interior and a 30-knot top speed.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
14 June 2025
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Ray tracing is a 3D rendering technology that models how light works to produce realistic reflections and lighting effects.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
14 June 2025
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His grip on the country’s military and intelligence apparatus has grown.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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The retirement apparatus, layered over decades of tech and regulation, is textbook complex.—
Miguel Kudry,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Some of their latest stylish items include colorful bikinis, cut-out one pieces and patterned pieces that call to mind a beach paradise.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Alec wore a dark suit, a button-down, and patterned grey and black tie.—
Dayna Haffenden,
People.com,
29 May 2025
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And the ability to miss bats and throw quality stuff that was just so much better than everybody else’s stuff at that time.—
Mitch Light,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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Make Bezos send wet places salad spinners to dry out stuff.—
Patricia Marx,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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Since Covid, some companies have relaxed their standards for office attire, but Kelly and London say that wearing suitable work clothing remains key to professional success.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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Going on his eleventh year helming the ABC program, Muir, 51, opened up to PEOPLE about his life on and off camera — including his attire for news casts.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
2 June 2025
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“Gear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gear. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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