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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
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 June 2025
Those worries might be alleviated as maintaining nine rigs could help Coterra hit its three-year goal, which the company outlined in February .
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 27 June 2025
Melissa Quinn
june 27, CBS News, 27 June 2025
All of that was meant to emphasize how capitalism is rigged from the top down, operated by a few at the expense of the many, with always more losers than winners.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 27 June 2025
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Noun
The rig is also designed to be reefed while preserving optimal balance between hull and appendages, meaning the yacht performs reliably in a wide range of conditions.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 June 2025
Those worries might be alleviated as maintaining nine rigs could help Coterra hit its three-year goal, which the company outlined in February .
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 27 June 2025
Verb
The suit was filed in response to unfounded claims aired by the network that Dominion helped rig the 2020 election against Mr. Trump.
—Melissa Quinn
june 27, CBS News, 27 June 2025
All of that was meant to emphasize how capitalism is rigged from the top down, operated by a few at the expense of the many, with always more losers than winners.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rig
Noun
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These are very tastefully laid off, with walks and carriage drives, and are covered with a profusion of rare exotics, beautiful flowers, and semi-tropical plants of every variety known to this climate.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
4 July 2025
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Kate and William, both 43, will then join the carriage procession led by Charles, 76, and Camilla, 77, and the visiting French couple through the streets to historic Windsor Castle.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
4 July 2025
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Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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And for those with a more discerning eye, explore the 2nd Street locations on The Drag or Sunset Valley for designer and collectible vintage clothing that will make heads turn.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
7 July 2025
Verb
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In this way, musicians are uniquely equipped for reinvention.—
Victoria Chynoweth,
Rolling Stone,
11 July 2025
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In other words, he was thrust into a challenging role that he was no longer equipped to handle.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Taxi brought together a true cast of New York City characters, sharing their lives in between customers at a cab company unlike any other.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
2 July 2025
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The detective approached the cab driven by Mendenhall and saw blood on his thumb.—
Sarah Nelson,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Its patriarch, Eugenio, began supplying a few hundred liters of wine to small stores and nobles residing there.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Like Bacall, who supplied mystery and magic to help make Bogart a movie star, AOC supplied the energy and magic to make Mamdani a political star.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
5 July 2025
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Capella is supposed to mark the position where the mama goat is sitting on the chariot driver’s shoulder, and that’s why it’s known as the goat star.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
8 June 2025
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Louella dies before the games begin when the District 12 chariot crashes during the tribute parade.—
Ashley Wolfgang,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
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Rambin shared a behind-the-scenes look at the photoshoot on TikTok, which offered a glimpse of the couple's first look at one another in their wedding attire.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Their attire, then, must serve the purpose of comfort and professionalism.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Some players also furnished The Observer with previously unseen photos and videos from that remarkable season, and those will also be displayed.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 July 2025
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Truly a move-in-ready opportunity, Swan Manor is being offered fully furnished.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
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“Rig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rig. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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