as in clothing
covering for the human body
even at the Ivies they dress in the standard rigging of the college student: T-shirt and jeans
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as in equipping
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 rigging
Meily Perez, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
As captain of the foretop, Peglar would have been a petty officer responsible for overseeing sailors who maintained the sails and rigging of the ship’s foremast.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 26 Apr. 2026
Jones and Rozier have been linked to bet rigging in seven pro games in 2023 and 2024.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Bid rigging and collusion among contractors can also become an issue.
—Meily Perez, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
As captain of the foretop, Peglar would have been a petty officer responsible for overseeing sailors who maintained the sails and rigging of the ship’s foremast.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Verb
Twenty-six years ago, students treated a visit by then-President Bill Clinton as a challenge, and outwitted the Secret Service by secretly rigging a banner to unfurl at an inopportune moment.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 26 Apr. 2026
Jones and Rozier have been linked to bet rigging in seven pro games in 2023 and 2024.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rigging
Noun
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Staying out of the grass where a tick can latch onto your clothing.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Jokes aside, every four years the World Cup offers participating countries an extremely high-profile opportunity to express themselves through clothing design.—
Ashley Fetters Maloy,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Angstman sees his job as critical to equipping students with critical thinking about future policy and climate issues.—
Andrea Steffes-Tuttle,
Denver Post,
12 June 2026
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Read Alliance directly contributes by equipping high schoolers with foundational teaching skills and professional development, creating a pipeline of future teachers from within their own communities, and addressing critical staffing needs.—
Read Alliance,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Her accessories were kept minimal and echoed the polished nature of her attire.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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An unspoken expectation to look like counterparts in their 20s and 30s demands a massive investment in expensive med spas, cosmetics to cover gray roots, and professional attire and dry cleaning that cost more today than ever before.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Consider furnishing the patio with potted plants at different heights to build levels and create visual interest.—
Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
9 June 2026
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Foot-traffic data show shoppers fleeing apparel, electronics and home-furnishing chains for warehouse clubs, supermarkets and dollar stores, while toys and beauty products remain rare splurges in an increasingly needs-first marketplace.—
Anne D’Innocenzio,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Some products highlighted by the DA's office included a lace dress selling for $6,490, a suitcoat for $4,950, and a slip skirt for $1,090.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Em Maxi dress + bandeau, $545 $382.—
Aemilia Madden,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
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Zuppardi’s has operated a thriving wholesale program, supplying personal-sized frozen pizzas to supermarkets, bars and breweries in Connecticut as well as to pizza connoisseurs across the country, the city noted in a statement.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
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The company said the move doesn't change its commitment to supplying its customers.—
CJ Haddad,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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The flag must never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery, or used to cover a ceiling, the flag code said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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In addition to its wide variety of equipment, apparel and other golf gear and technology, PGA Tour Superstore now has dedicated indoor simulator showrooms in all 82 of its stores nationwide.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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“Rigging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigging. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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