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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
As a result, this vessel is equipped with an extra guest cabin on the main deck, as well as more social spots and even a lower-deck entertainment room.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
Panther is equipped with an omnidirectional, four-wheel-steering, four-wheel-drive (4WS+4WD) chassis, enabling agile movement and stable operation in complex indoor environments.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
All district buses are equipped with cameras, the district said.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2026
The property is equipped with a heating system.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
Made by French company Legend Wheels, the setup works exclusively with wheels equipped with the firm's Legend R27 hub.
—New Atlas, 8 Apr. 2026
Just steps away, the adjacent fitness center is well-equipped and even includes water weights.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
The stadium is equipped with a rainwater recycling system that collects and filters rainfall for cleaning and keeping the grass green.
—Joe Van Ryn, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Bañez called the announcement irresponsible and reckless, demanding Congress guarantee that the Treasury Department is equipped with the appropriate staff to support borrowers.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
Panther is equipped with an omnidirectional, four-wheel-steering, four-wheel-drive (4WS+4WD) chassis, enabling agile movement and stable operation in complex indoor environments.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
All district buses are equipped with cameras, the district said.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2026
The property is equipped with a heating system.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
Made by French company Legend Wheels, the setup works exclusively with wheels equipped with the firm's Legend R27 hub.
—New Atlas, 8 Apr. 2026
Just steps away, the adjacent fitness center is well-equipped and even includes water weights.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
The stadium is equipped with a rainwater recycling system that collects and filters rainfall for cleaning and keeping the grass green.
—Joe Van Ryn, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Bañez called the announcement irresponsible and reckless, demanding Congress guarantee that the Treasury Department is equipped with the appropriate staff to support borrowers.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equipped
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Producer Shannon -- my right arm -- was by the kitchen sink, getting the video equipment prepared for a long day of work.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Seasonal allergy symptoms come to an end with the first freeze in the colder months, so be prepared for a sniffly spring and summer.—
Hali Smith
April 7,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Apr. 2026
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The HBCUs furnished them, and thousands of other students of color through the decades, with a sense of belonging.—
Larry D. Urish,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
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Research into Duchenne muscular dystrophy has recently furnished an example of this occurrence.—
Jerome Groopman,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Needless to say, this will create severe hardship for the hundreds of students who qualified for these services and who understood they would be provided through the end of the school year.—
Megan De Mar,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Brad Raffensperger, Burt Jones, Chris Carr, Clark Dean, Gregg Kirkpatrick, Ken Yasger, Rick Jackson and Tom Williams have qualified as candidates for the Republican Party.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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The mill has supplied feed to farmers across the area.—
John Lauritsen,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Its supplies out of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can usually reach two-thirds of the global population within hours, but output has dropped sharply, with the number of countries supplied falling from 25 in January to just nine in March.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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This is the third flight of the cargo Dragon that will be outfitted with reboost capacity for the International Space Station for the first time.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Upstairs, the bridge deck is outfitted with a winter garden, a formal dining area, and a bar.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Equipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equipped. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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