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
Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 1 Jan. 2025
From money-saving press-on nail kits to time-cutting cordless vacuum cleaners, these items made our lives better this year, including Eyebuydirect frames, Spanx leggings, Kizik sneakers, Cetaphil face wash, and Caraway storage.
—Nicola Fumo, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Two months later, jerseys and full kits were revealed.
—Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Crazy Fresh and More cucumbers and salads with kit: Recalled for potential foodborne illness — salmonella.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 30 Dec. 2024
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Those traveling long distances to see family should store an emergency kit in the event of car troubles, inclement weather or major traffic jams.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 1 Jan. 2025
From money-saving press-on nail kits to time-cutting cordless vacuum cleaners, these items made our lives better this year, including Eyebuydirect frames, Spanx leggings, Kizik sneakers, Cetaphil face wash, and Caraway storage.
—Nicola Fumo, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Two months later, jerseys and full kits were revealed.
—Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Crazy Fresh and More cucumbers and salads with kit: Recalled for potential foodborne illness — salmonella.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kit
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Until now, the Biden administration had imposed sweeping restrictions on China's access to advanced chips and the equipment to produce them, updating the controls annually to tighten restrictions and capture countries at risk of diverting the technology to China.Karen Freifeld, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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Southern California Edison has acknowledged agencies are investigating whether its equipment may have started a smaller blaze.Christopher Weber, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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However, the fundamental core of the creative process remains unchanged; talented individuals, equipped with the appropriate tools, are ultimately responsible for bringing new ideas to life.Kimberly A. Whitler, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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The Pentagon said Friday that two military C-130 Hercules aircraft equipped with a firefighting system are now on the scene, according to Military.com.Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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The inclusion of each specific gear type was chosen based on widespread adoption by hunters in Idaho and neighboring states.Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025
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Shopping Fashion Clothing Jackets & Outerwear From travel-friendly and versatile picks to heavy-duty athletic gear In This Article Our Top Picks Reviews What to Know Behind the Scenes Why Trust PEOPLE?Grace Smith, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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Other cities around the planet had heavy industries and daily traffic jams, but L.A.’s geography furnishes its sky with a long memory.Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2025
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Each day brought new costs: $47,000 for an HVAC system; $170,000 to the general contractor; $130,000 to stock the playground and furnish the building.ProPublica, ProPublica, 10 Jan. 2025
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Kevin Skinner, a 56-year-old fire apparatus engineer from Fallbrook, fell ill shortly before 5 a.m.Mona Darwish, Orange County Register, 5 Jan. 2025
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Alabama, which many members of the SEC media apparatus argued should have gotten in, lost this week to Michigan.Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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Wirth said Chevron will help supply these data centers with gas , hinting at more specific announcements on the horizon.Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
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In the end, more than 10,000 people and organizations supplied means for some 4,700 animals’ successful transportation to new homes in at least temporarily safer areas.Dennis Harvey, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Kit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kit. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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