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as in to equip
to provide (someone) with what is needed for a task or activity
the art students were furnished with brushes, crayons, pencils, and various other art supplies
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as in to provide
to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption
we'll gladly furnish the food for any out-of-town guests
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Recent Examples of furnish
There are also furnished tiny homes a few miles out of town, toward Trappers, Stephenson said, referencing Trail and Hitch Lodging on County Road 8.
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Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
26 June 2026
Patio Furniture Set Deals A patio set is arguably the easiest way to furnish an outdoor space in a snap and can be a great option for styling balconies, decks, and porches.
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Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
While the welcome area on the main deck that’s furnished with a large sofa, armchairs and an outdoor bar provides a seamless connection between inside and outside.
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Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Tables and playing pieces are furnished.
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Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2026
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Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
26 June 2026
Patio Furniture Set Deals A patio set is arguably the easiest way to furnish an outdoor space in a snap and can be a great option for styling balconies, decks, and porches.
—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
While the welcome area on the main deck that’s furnished with a large sofa, armchairs and an outdoor bar provides a seamless connection between inside and outside.
—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Tables and playing pieces are furnished.
—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2026
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The result is uncommon room layouts like the tri-suite king room equipped with two twin-sized beds and a king bed split by a privacy divider that doubles as a playful art installation.
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Some locations have tables equipped with leash hooks and water bowls.
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Stroll the historic downtown for antiques, art, and more, all while the adjacent Truckee River provides a natural soundtrack.
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The state also provides a $20 per month taxable subsidy for workers who commute using a bike for at least half of work days each month.
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Fraicheur de Paris, which operates under a concession from the city, supplies more than 900 clients, from offices buildings to landmarks like the Opera Garnier.
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Early in its founding in New York City in 1866, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals advocated for the city's horses, rallying against overloading the horse carts and supplying the animals with drinking water.
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Seoul — North Korea on Tuesday commissioned its largest-ever warship, a 5,000-ton destroyer that military analysts say could give Pyongyang’s adversaries something more to think about in a time of crisis.
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Dewey Burdock also joined the Fast-41 permitting program last year, giving it access to an accelerated federal review process reserved for priority infrastructure and critical mineral projects.
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“Furnish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furnish. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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