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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
Tobin was arrested and charged with two counts of third-degree forgery and a single count each of first-degree identity theft, first-degree forgery, criminal impersonation, attempt to commit second-degree larceny and possession of drug paraphernalia.
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Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
At Double Day Bar of Champions, a restaurant and bar in nearby Port Isabel, Texas, that also hosts a sports paraphernalia museum, owner Mikael Hinojosa has seen a similar surge.
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Maya Blackstone,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
An investigation revealed the motorist was in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, in violation of their probation terms.
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Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
12 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
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Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
At Double Day Bar of Champions, a restaurant and bar in nearby Port Isabel, Texas, that also hosts a sports paraphernalia museum, owner Mikael Hinojosa has seen a similar surge.
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Maya Blackstone,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
An investigation revealed the motorist was in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, in violation of their probation terms.
—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
12 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paraphernalia
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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.
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Mogbo grabbed the rebound, setting up Sacramento’s final possession.
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The score might not suggest dominance, but Colombia controlled the game from the outset and held possession for nearly two-thirds of the match.
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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.
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Highlight reels are dominated by exceptional athletes doing exceptional things.
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Welcome back to Kick It, the AJC’s newsletter for all things World Cup.
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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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Understand insurance coverage and document belongings If your home is damaged during a hurricane, dealing with insurance can be a pain.
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Fox News Digital previously reported that cruise lines have also been dealing with a similar battle over poolside loungers, as passengers use towels, bags and other belongings to reserve chairs for hours without actually using them.
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Addam has a dragon and got to swoop in after all the fighting for the warm and fuzzy stuff.
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Tackle one section of a room at a time—a nightstand, dresser, desk, or medicine cabinet—to help give more structure and direction when working in with lots of stuff.
Cite this Entry
“Paraphernalia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paraphernalia. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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