as in equipment
items needed for the performance of a task or activity
gathered together the hardware needed to set up a first aid station at the finish line for the marathon
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Recent Examples of hardware
While the change of an administration and NASA leadership could lead to changes in priorities and program directions, with the hardware now being readied for launch, the existing plans graduate from ideas to tangible hardware waiting to be used.
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Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 16 Apr. 2025
It’s designed to give users more time to transition, especially those who can’t upgrade to Windows 11 due to hardware limitations.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Very few chip companies go beyond selling the hardware to preserve their gross margins.
—John Kang, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Many brands offer panel-ready options that disappear into millwork, matte finishes in white or black, and customizable hardware that matches existing kitchen fixtures.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 11 Apr. 2025
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Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 16 Apr. 2025
It’s designed to give users more time to transition, especially those who can’t upgrade to Windows 11 due to hardware limitations.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Very few chip companies go beyond selling the hardware to preserve their gross margins.
—John Kang, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Many brands offer panel-ready options that disappear into millwork, matte finishes in white or black, and customizable hardware that matches existing kitchen fixtures.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hardware
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Strategic National Coverage via Four Warehouses For consumers integrating fitness into their everyday environments, waiting weeks for equipment to arrive can derail momentum.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Some of the money goes to teacher bonuses, exam fees and the purchase of equipment.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2025
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Like all big BMWs, final drive is by shaft and there are six gears to choose from.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Divers from the New York City Police Department (NYPD) are continuing to search for the helicopter’s main rotor, main gear box, tail rotor and a large portion of the tail boom, NTSB said.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The national security apparatus recognizes the rising threat posed by cyber threats to satellites.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The mayor, who had not formed much of a formal reelection apparatus, has struggled to raise money in recent months and suffered a blow when he was denied access to millions of dollars in public matching funds for his campaign because of questions about gaps in his recordkeeping.—
ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Hardware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardware. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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