as in equipment
items needed for the performance of a task or activity
soldiers were dispatched to get their kit
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Recent Examples of kit
The man, described as being in his 60s or 70s, apparently suffered a minor injury and was tended to by employees with a first-aid kit.
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Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
Every Sunday, the kids club—adorably called Sweet Potato—organizes eco-educational activities such as bamboo kit workshops and pigment painting classes, and the shallow end of the beachfront infinity pool delivers hours of watery fun.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
The grand French state beds of the 18th century traditionally encompassed a kit that included a bed frame, canopy, mattress, sheets, pillows, coverlet, and bolster.
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Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
1 July 2026
Virtual runners’ race kits, which include the Peachtree Road Race finisher T-shirt, commemorative bib and sponsor goodies, will be shipped after July 4.
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AJC.com,
1 July 2026
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Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
Every Sunday, the kids club—adorably called Sweet Potato—organizes eco-educational activities such as bamboo kit workshops and pigment painting classes, and the shallow end of the beachfront infinity pool delivers hours of watery fun.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
The grand French state beds of the 18th century traditionally encompassed a kit that included a bed frame, canopy, mattress, sheets, pillows, coverlet, and bolster.
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Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
1 July 2026
Virtual runners’ race kits, which include the Peachtree Road Race finisher T-shirt, commemorative bib and sponsor goodies, will be shipped after July 4.
—
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for kit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kit
Noun
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The next day, a team from Chile, utilizing radar and sonar sound-detection equipment, confirmed the presence of Gil, still alive, in the sub-basement.
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Crews have been seen unloading equipment from trucks this week — much of it covered or obscured — and barricades have been placed near the perimeter of the arena.
Noun
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But the mudroom also needs closed storage such as cabinets, drawers, or baskets to help with seasonal gear, sports equipment, and everyday clutter.
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The Gem State is one of the top 10 states for celebrating the Fourth of July outdoors, according to outdoor gear company Kühl.
Noun
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Hearn also donated to Democratic fundraising apparatus ActBlue 10 times while also contributing to Barack Obama’s presidential campaigns five times, an administration official told Fox News Digital.
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Much of this anti-Constitutional apparatus was scrapped after the war.
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“Kit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kit. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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