as in equipment
items needed for the performance of a task or activity
soldiers were dispatched to get their kit
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as in to equip
to provide (someone) with what is needed for a task or activity
go see the quartermaster to be kitted out in your new uniforms
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Recent Examples of kit
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
Several manufacturers make power line networking kits, including Netgear ($120) and TP-Link ($60).
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 1 Nov. 2024
The state is putting 3,000 fentanyl harm prevention kits, plus naloxone, in a vending machine on the University of Arkansas campus.
—Alex Golden, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
In March, Adidas put the Real Madrid football team in Y-3 designed travel kits and Y-3 has also collaborated with the Japanese Football Association.
—Cathrin Schaer, WWD, 31 Oct. 2024
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There’s a Ford Performance Fender vent kit, several new aero elements like a new front splitter and spoilers for the cab and tailgate, as well as unique graphics and badging.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
Several manufacturers make power line networking kits, including Netgear ($120) and TP-Link ($60).
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 1 Nov. 2024
The state is putting 3,000 fentanyl harm prevention kits, plus naloxone, in a vending machine on the University of Arkansas campus.
—Alex Golden, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
In March, Adidas put the Real Madrid football team in Y-3 designed travel kits and Y-3 has also collaborated with the Japanese Football Association.
—Cathrin Schaer, WWD, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kit
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Harris could not even bring herself to say that a person with full male equipment, should not be competing against women in sports.Richard Stacy, The Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2024
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The threat of fire starts is so severe that two of the state’s power providers cut off power to thousands of Californians to prevent electrical equipment from sparking flames.CNN.com, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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With that, they’re equipped with the energy and focus to dispense their own pep talks again.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
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Additionally, the house is equipped with a two-car garage, accommodating vehicles and storage needs efficiently.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Customers can expect markdowns on tech gadgets, household essentials, kids’ toys, travel gear, and cosmetics.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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Dry Fire and Review Shot Placement in the Stand Pulling triggers on a roomy bench at the range is already awkward for a new hunter; trying to do that while juggling gear and bulky layers in a blind or tree stand compounds it.Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 13 Nov. 2024
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The Rooms: Each of the six bedrooms has water views and is lavishly furnished with antiques, handwoven rugs, custom wallpaper, and theatrical lighting.Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
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This results in compensation for young professionals who are able to buy new cars, furnish apartments and establish themselves.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Musk, whose growing political apparatus has already proved its mettle, will gain more than just an ally in the White House.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Kirk’s apparatus has gone from a conservative youth-outreach organization to an all-encompassing right-wing empire—one that has cultivated relationships with influential conservative faith groups, built a powerful media arm, and hosted rallies for Trump and other top Republicans.Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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The huts have either an outhouse or an indoor bathroom with toilet paper supplied.Margaret Jackson, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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By some estimates, Pyongyang has also supplied half the shells Russia is using in Ukraine.Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Kit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kit. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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