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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
The new settings will also hide posts with strong language, certain risky stunts and marijuana paraphernalia.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
He was found to have drug paraphernalia and trace amounts of cocaine, according to authorities.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
Nearly all visitors prosecuted since 2021 were for drug contraband, including possession or introduction of drugs to the prison, including fentanyl, marijuana, meth, heroin, suboxone and other drug paraphernalia.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
Those banners were recently removed, replaced with Toronto’s postseason paraphernalia.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
He was found to have drug paraphernalia and trace amounts of cocaine, according to authorities.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
Nearly all visitors prosecuted since 2021 were for drug contraband, including possession or introduction of drugs to the prison, including fentanyl, marijuana, meth, heroin, suboxone and other drug paraphernalia.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
Those banners were recently removed, replaced with Toronto’s postseason paraphernalia.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paraphernalia
Noun
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This combination of isolation, altitude and temperature is what makes the site so scientifically valuable as a training ground for scientists and astronauts — and as a test site for equipment and rovers.—
Rosanna Philpott,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Paint will degrade over time in unregulated temperatures, especially as weather fluctuates for the seasons, and electronics will collect condensation in their circuit boards, internal pieces, and electrical equipment—all of which will cause warping and corrosion over time.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This lack of production could be connected to a hit Flagg took during the first possession of the game.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Thibodeaux emerged from the turf with the ball, but referees ruled that the quarterback’s forward progress had stalled, meaning no change of possession occurred.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That being said, some travel essentials stay packed and ready—the gear, gadgets, and go-tos that make every trip that much easier.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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Hailey opted out of wearing Blue Jays gear, instead choosing a gray hooded jacket.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Aneurysms form when a weak spot develops in a blood vessel wall, often due to things like high blood pressure, smoking, or genetics.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Health,
25 Oct. 2025
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Meghan’s travel formula is warm, comfortable, and practical for holiday getaways, which is why now is a good time to copy her pieces before things really get busy.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Once set, five-year plans act as marching orders for officials across the sprawling apparatus of the government and a guide for businesses, universities and other organizations on how to align their own strategies with the party’s.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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The apparatus is an automatic closed system that incorporates a fermentation vat and a centrifuge to simulate lunar gravity.—
David Szondy
October 19,
New Atlas,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Generally, taking up space from somebody else’s chair by spreading your belongings around is not considered acceptable on a plane, where individual space is already limited.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Authorities believe the burglary took place before the students could return to collect their belongings, occurring between Thursday and Saturday, according to the outlet.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The blanket comes with a USB charging cable, a pocket for the battery, and a stuff sack for storage and travel.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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In other words, the stuff of literature.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Paraphernalia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paraphernalia. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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