GEAR Synonyms: 190 Similar and Opposite Words

gear 1 of 2

noun

ˈgir

Definition of gear

as in equipment

items needed for the performance of a task or activity grabbed his gear, threw on his pads, and headed out to the football field for practice

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as in things

transportable items that one owns you can store your gear in the overhead bin during the flight

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as in clothing

covering for the human body the latest in kid gear

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gear

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verb

as in to model

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Recent Examples of gear

Noun

Crystal Rose’s band were still setting up their gear at the East Room, a grungy venue next door to an occult shop in East Nashville, when a small group of women gathered near the front of the stage. — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2026 The Gem State is one of the top 10 states for celebrating the Fourth of July outdoors, according to outdoor gear company Kühl. — Hali Smith july 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026

Verb

The early days in labor negotiations often are geared toward communicating one’s own goals, rather than trying to please the other side. — Evan Drellich, New York Times, 25 June 2026 That gives wealthier teams one more potential advantage in international play, with the ability to bring scientists and gear smaller countries might not be able to match. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for gear

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gear

Noun

The next day, a team from Chile, utilizing radar and sonar sound-detection equipment, confirmed the presence of Gil, still alive, in the sub-basement.

— Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Crews have been seen unloading equipment from trucks this week — much of it covered or obscured — and barricades have been placed near the perimeter of the arena.

— Meriam Bouarrouj, NBC news, 4 July 2026

Definition of equipment

Noun

Surveillance cameras captured a person dressed in dark clothing on a nearby roof overlooking the courtyard less than ten minutes before the killing, prosecutors said in charging documents.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
The same goes for discovering petite-friendly clothing brands with styles that not only fit, but also flatter shorter frames.

— Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026

Definition of clothing

Verb

The team was stuck; data was outdated, testing capabilities were limited, and without the ability to model ingredient interactions, every decision defaulted to instinct over evidence.

— Manmit Shrimali, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
In 2019, John joined his siblings to model for a Rag & Bone campaign.

— Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026

Definition of model

Noun

Hearn also donated to Democratic fundraising apparatus ActBlue 10 times while also contributing to Barack Obama’s presidential campaigns five times, an administration official told Fox News Digital.

— Jasmine Baehr , Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Much of this anti-Constitutional apparatus was scrapped after the war.

— Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 1 July 2026

Definition of apparatus

Noun

Understand insurance coverage and document belongings If your home is damaged during a hurricane, dealing with insurance can be a pain.

— Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Fox News Digital previously reported that cruise lines have also been dealing with a similar battle over poolside loungers, as passengers use towels, bags and other belongings to reserve chairs for hours without actually using them.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of belongings

Noun

But this year, according to a dress code reviewed by The Athletic, women have been told that strapless, off-the-shoulder and spaghetti-strap attire is not permitted, with illustrations of appropriate and inappropriate wear for both men and women.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Shop More Loft Sales Talbots is the destination for elegant travel outfits and office-ready attire.

— Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026

Definition of attire

Verb

Many of the injuries displayed rectangular, band-like and patterned characteristics consistent with impact from a belt-like object, Detective Balders wrote.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2026
Today, though, a growing number of online fabric retailers have made sourcing the right print or pattern a cinch.

— Alyssa Longobucco, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2026

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