equipped

past tense of equip

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of equipped Abolishing the games would eliminate valuable auditions for players who need them — those same players who are least equipped to absorb the consequences if they’re injured. Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 The ideas suggest that Julie and Billy remain ideally equipped to take on an increasingly surreal era of looksmaxxing, brand integration, nepo babies, prestige dramedies and vertical video. Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026 City codes also mandate that any bikes carrying passengers must be equipped with seats for them. Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026 While Aurora shows progress in lane validation, its current partner, Roush, is not equipped for industrial-scale production, which typically involves hundreds of thousands of Class 8 trucks annually. Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 With a stronger roster after an active offseason in the transfer portal, the Panthers should be better equipped to handle the Bears and control the game on both sides of the ball. Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026 Inside the hotel, there’s a larger sauna, cold plunge, and a small but impressively equipped gym (complete with a Peloton, treadmill, and free weights). Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026 The rivalry between Apple and Google rages on, as the latest smartwatches from the tech giants are similarly equipped to offer AI assistance and track your health from your wrist. Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026 Fortunately, radio telescopes, many of which look like giant satellite dishes, are equipped to capture radio light so that astronomers can observe interstellar laboratories. Olivia Harper Wilkins, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equipped
Verb
  • Ford said in an interview published Monday that Canada should be prepared to cut off electricity exports to the United States if the trade war worsens, putting a potentially powerful weapon on the table.
    Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • While earthquakes are not connected to climate change, the way many cities in earthquake-prone California have prepared for a potential Big One is as an example of what’s possible.
    Peter Prengaman, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Accessed by some steps between the bathroom and bedroom, it's shown here furnished with a couple of single beds but could alternatively be used to stash belongings or as a kid's room or general hangout space.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The property brings together a farmhouse and hay barn more than 500 years old with a newer addition, all furnished with pieces sourced from around the world.
    Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Clark also moved into the top six automatic spots who qualified for the Presidents Cup, joining Scheffler, Cameron Young, Russell Henley, Sam Burns and Collin Morikawa.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Since then, Martinez has qualified for the Champions League once again, won the Europa League, and reached another World Cup final with Argentina.
    Cerys Jones, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Musk, Kushner, and air defenses On air defenses, Zelensky contrasted the number of Patriot missiles supplied in 2023 – which was 675 – with the forecast number of 264 this year.
    Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Water for the golf course is supplied by laser, effective in water-saving.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • It’s also outfitted with UPF 50, and features a rear mesh window that provides ideal airflow and ventilation.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The Human Rights Watch report says children are now also being trained in drone warfare, as rebel groups increasingly use drones outfitted with explosives to strike at rival groups or launch attacks on police and army bases.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026

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“Equipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equipped. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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