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as in carriage
a horse-drawn wheeled vehicle for carrying passengers
romantic couples enjoy being driven in the old-fashioned rig through the park
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as in clothing
covering for the human body
most of the celebrants of the town's bicentennial will be in festive rig—so don't show up in jeans
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as in to equip
to provide (someone) with what is needed for a task or activity
carefully rigged each diver with the required equipment before starting out
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Recent Examples of rig
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
The massive production rig is outfitted with lights, cameras and sound equipment, and its exterior is decked out in stars and stripes.
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Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
There's a ton of evidence that the election was rigged.
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ABC News,
14 June 2026
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Noun
Greenspan and his operating partner Bill Chait, who’s worked on everything from Republique to Tartine, are planning to open late, playing vinyl records on a DJ rig, under the heading Bar Mitzvah.
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Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
The massive production rig is outfitted with lights, cameras and sound equipment, and its exterior is decked out in stars and stripes.
—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
Verb
Class-wise, money-wise, the system is rigged against him.
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James Parker,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
There's a ton of evidence that the election was rigged.
—
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rig
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There will be no horse carriage rides in Central Park until Tuesday in the wake of a tourist's tragic death when a carriage overturned earlier this week, according to the union representing carriage drivers.
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The incident unfolded near Cherry Hill, a popular destination at the park, where the carriage driver had stopped and stepped away to take a photo of the family, the teen's father Deepak Mahajan told the newspaper.
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The best Prime Day clothing deals tend to change day by day, so check back in over the course of the event to shop all the newest and most exciting markdowns.
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Of course, those who’ve shopped the sale before know that many of the best Amazon Prime Day deals aren’t in the clothing department at all.
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Each bag is equipped with features that make traveling easier, like comfort grip handles at the top and side, a self-locking retractable handle, back zippered pockets, and stability bars at the bottom to keep the bag from tilting while standing upright.
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Whether your 9-to-5 job involves a rare combination of manual record keeping and precarious wilderness travel, or your idea of outdoor recreation includes journaling your day while remaining at the ready for whatever nature hurls at you, the all-new Pen-metheus equips you for it all.
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Police do not believe the cab was carrying any passengers at the time of the crash.
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That's in part because the Slate pickup comes exclusively in two-seat single-cab form, a fact that should only further endear it to wistful lovers of classic small pickups.
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The model’s attire was crafted with a delicate lace material and two unique botanical motifs.
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The pair can be seen dressed in black, elegant attire with bright smiles on their faces.
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Sullivan, again, supplied a recommendation letter.
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On the sustainability front, Jnane Rumi maintains organic gardens and green spaces (using water-saving systems to be mindful of the desert environment) and supplies the restaurant with seasonal and locally sourced ingredients.
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Like watching a chariot crash with a rider named Oedipus.
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The gemstone features an image of Victoria, the goddess of victory, on a chariot.
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In the last three months alone, Depop searches for babydoll dresses have increased by 144%, Y2K low- rise jeans by 102%, and peep toe heels by 108%, according to the platform.
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For Rome, Zendaya went archival, wearing a stunning beaded spiderweb dress from Giorgio Armani (spring ’90) and a shimmering Versace crop top and skirt (fall ’97).
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“Rig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rig. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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