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as in prepared
to make competent (as by training, skill, or ability) for a particular office or function
years of service in the congress and in the cabinet equipped him better than most people for the office of the presidency
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as in furnished
to provide (someone) with what is needed for a task or activity
a visit to a ski shop to equip ourselves for a week of skiing in the Rockies
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Recent Examples of equipped
So in addition to saving this place, everyone on Team Bear now has to try to earn a Michelin star on a night when they may be least equipped to do their best work.
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Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Following years of economic devastation and underinvestment in public services, the country’s infrastructure – from hospitals to electricity and water – is ill-equipped to deal with a crisis like this.
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John Liu,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
Staff equipped with iPads to accelerate drive-thru lines.
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Amy Wenk,
AJC.com,
25 June 2026
The utilities were buried underground instead of hanging from poles outside the homes, a first for Santa Clara, and five homes were being equipped with solar panels that would provide energy to heat the homes — and their swimming pools, naturally.
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Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
When Norway beat Senegal earlier this week, the team performed the Viking row on the field, equipped with a drum, after the final whistle.
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William Jones,
NPR,
25 June 2026
The Choe Hyon destroyer, first unveiled in April last year, is equipped with anti-aircraft and anti-ship weapons and can carry nuclear-capable ballistic and cruise missiles, KCNA said.
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Stella Kim,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
Plus, some even are equipped with a private plunge pool, for even more seclusion during your stay.
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
24 June 2026
The 100-pound robotic canine is equipped with two-way radio communications, multiple cameras, thermal imaging, X-ray equipment, grippers and lights.
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Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Following years of economic devastation and underinvestment in public services, the country’s infrastructure – from hospitals to electricity and water – is ill-equipped to deal with a crisis like this.
—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
Staff equipped with iPads to accelerate drive-thru lines.
—
Amy Wenk,
AJC.com,
25 June 2026
The utilities were buried underground instead of hanging from poles outside the homes, a first for Santa Clara, and five homes were being equipped with solar panels that would provide energy to heat the homes — and their swimming pools, naturally.
—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
When Norway beat Senegal earlier this week, the team performed the Viking row on the field, equipped with a drum, after the final whistle.
—
William Jones,
NPR,
25 June 2026
The Choe Hyon destroyer, first unveiled in April last year, is equipped with anti-aircraft and anti-ship weapons and can carry nuclear-capable ballistic and cruise missiles, KCNA said.
—
Stella Kim,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
Plus, some even are equipped with a private plunge pool, for even more seclusion during your stay.
—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
24 June 2026
The 100-pound robotic canine is equipped with two-way radio communications, multiple cameras, thermal imaging, X-ray equipment, grippers and lights.
—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equipped
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Instead of constantly reacting, teams are prepared.
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Christian Moya, an assistant coach and set-piece analyst at La Liga club Sevilla, was impressed by the detail with which Tuchel’s side had prepared their set-piece approach for their opening match against Croatia last Wednesday.
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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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Others shared in the catharsis, too — some resorting to jokes about the hectic postgame interviews Anthony Edwards and Ball furnished, some resorting to utter confusion.
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Multiple opposition groups quickly put out statements vowing to beat the billionaire’s tax after the measure had officially qualified.
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Germany had already qualified, but Ecuador will now join it in the next round after finishing as one of the best eight third-place finishers.
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But Hilton also supplied fans and coolness in a literal sense.
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Most of the electricity will come from large gas turbines supplied by Chevron's partner, GE Vernova.
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Ralph Lauren has primarily outfitted Swift's street style, with pieces like American flag sweaters, preppy polo dresses, baseball hats and leather handbags.
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It’s also outfitted with storage pockets to securely stow smaller essentials like a toothbrush, makeup, and tweezers.
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“Equipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equipped. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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