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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
Under the new rules, applicants no longer need a waiver for a single conviction for marijuana possession or possession of drug paraphernalia.
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Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 25 Mar. 2026
Starting with its modest entrance in the back lot at Park Road Shopping Center, Sir Ed’s is at first glance a rather unassuming basement-level bar and restaurant with cozy lighting, dark wood accents and lots of Guinness paraphernalia.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
In 2022, the sheriff’s team was acting on a warrant showing probable cause that drugs and drug paraphernalia would be found on the property and alleging that trafficking and kidnapping had happened there.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
The spokesperson said more than a pound of marijuana, paraphernalia and cash were found after agents with the West Alabama Narcotics Task Force conducted a search of a residence on Monday morning.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
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Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 25 Mar. 2026
Starting with its modest entrance in the back lot at Park Road Shopping Center, Sir Ed’s is at first glance a rather unassuming basement-level bar and restaurant with cozy lighting, dark wood accents and lots of Guinness paraphernalia.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
In 2022, the sheriff’s team was acting on a warrant showing probable cause that drugs and drug paraphernalia would be found on the property and alleging that trafficking and kidnapping had happened there.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
The spokesperson said more than a pound of marijuana, paraphernalia and cash were found after agents with the West Alabama Narcotics Task Force conducted a search of a residence on Monday morning.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paraphernalia
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
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With 33 seconds remaining, after scoring five straight points and in possession of the ball, the Warriors used Curry’s gravity to draw defenders out of the paint, giving Gary Payton II enough space to catch a pass from Draymond Green and put in a layup for a 116-115 lead.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2026
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One 16-year-old male was charged with delinquent unlawful possession of a firearm, large capacity feeding device and ammunition and carrying a loaded firearm and is expected to be arraigned in West Roxbury District Court.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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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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The Knicks only truly made things interesting in minutes the former Brooklyn Nets star and sure-fire first-ballot Hall of Famer spent on the bench on Tuesday.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Upstairs at Place, things are a little more formal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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The state responded with the repression of protesters, followed by a consolidation of the security apparatus – particularly the expanding influence of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps around the supreme leader.—
Roxane Razavi,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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In 1847, Henri-Clément Sanson, who preferred gambling to guillotining, pawned off the family apparatus.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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With its solid wood construction and rich espresso finish, this unit can support your belongings on its three sturdy shelves.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The situation escalated when one member of the group used profanity while gathering their belongings.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Or more appropriately, the stuff of Marvel Comics.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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Career stuff aside, this aspect is also ideal for designing (or analyzing) a budget.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Paraphernalia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paraphernalia. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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