tools

NOUN

apparatus

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appliance device gear gizmo machine machinery means mechanism

STRONG

accoutrement contraption dingbat doodad doohickey furnishings gaff gimcrack gimmick grabber habiliments implement jigger job outfit paraphernalia provisions setup stuff supplies tackle thingamajig utensils whatchamacallit whatsis widget

WEAK

black box idiot box whosis

NOUN

equipment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apparatus furnishings furniture machinery material

STRONG

accessories accompaniments accouterments appliances appurtenances articles attachments baggage belongings contraptions contrivances devices equipage facilities fittings fixtures gadgets habiliments impedimenta materiel outfit paraphernalia provisions rig setup shebang stock store stuff tackle things trappings traps utensils

WEAK

kit and kaboodle miscellaneous provisioning

NOUN

gear

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accessory apparatus harness instrument kit luggage machinery material paraphernalia stuff supply

STRONG

accouterment adjunct appurtenance baggage belongings contraption effects fittings habiliment impedimenta materiel means outfit possessions rigging setup tackle things trappings

WEAK

kit and kaboodle

NOUN

kit

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apparatus bag container gear material

STRONG

accoutrements assortment collection effects impedimenta implements outfit pack paraphernalia rig satchel selection set stock stuff suitcase supplies tackle things trappings utensils

NOUN

tackle

Synonyms

STRONG

accouterment apparatus appliance gear goods habiliments hook impedimenta implements line machinery materiel outfit paraphernalia rig rigging trappings

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They argue that scientific forecasting tools can help decision makers balance ecological needs with public concerns, particularly when managing well known and highly valued species.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

“We’re giving parents powerful, easy to use tools to help manage what kids can see” and who they can talk to.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Apple Intelligence already offers writing tools and image editing but the company has been slow to roll out its new and improved Siri.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The company outlined the new tools on a new webpage about child safety.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Gia grabbed one of the metal tools from her long table.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

tools

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