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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
On Tuesday, amid events marking the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion, Zelenskyy noted that Russia has not defeated Ukraine nor broken the Ukrainian spirit, despite Moscow's bigger and better equipped army and heavy bombardment of civilian areas.
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Arkansas Online, 26 Feb. 2026
The astronomical observatory equipped with world’s largest camera hit a key milestone on February 24, when a complex data-processing system pushed hundreds of thousands of alerts out to scientists eager to pore over its most exciting sightings.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
Two years later, a Flippy Fry Station—equipped with fry baskets instead of just a spatula—debuted at Dodger Stadium and the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Chase Field to deep-fry 31,000 pounds of chicken tenders and Tater Tots for baseball fans.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Once completed, the concourse will be equipped to handle international arrivals and provide direct third-floor access to the airport’s customs hall, American said.
—Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Each casino tried to outshine the next; in 1961, Binion’s Gambling Hall unveiled a facade equipped with eight miles of neon tubes.
—Roger Kisby, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
The kitchen is equipped with maple cabinetry and modern appliances.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
The lab features a 60-by-40-by-30-foot capture volume equipped with Vicon Valkyrie VK26 cameras offering sub-millimeter optical tracking precision and real-time data streaming via Vicon Live.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
Larger suites have compact kitchenettes equipped with a cooktop, sink, cookware, dishes, flatware, and utensils.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
Arkansas Online, 26 Feb. 2026
The astronomical observatory equipped with world’s largest camera hit a key milestone on February 24, when a complex data-processing system pushed hundreds of thousands of alerts out to scientists eager to pore over its most exciting sightings.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
Two years later, a Flippy Fry Station—equipped with fry baskets instead of just a spatula—debuted at Dodger Stadium and the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Chase Field to deep-fry 31,000 pounds of chicken tenders and Tater Tots for baseball fans.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Once completed, the concourse will be equipped to handle international arrivals and provide direct third-floor access to the airport’s customs hall, American said.
—Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Each casino tried to outshine the next; in 1961, Binion’s Gambling Hall unveiled a facade equipped with eight miles of neon tubes.
—Roger Kisby, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
The kitchen is equipped with maple cabinetry and modern appliances.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
The lab features a 60-by-40-by-30-foot capture volume equipped with Vicon Valkyrie VK26 cameras offering sub-millimeter optical tracking precision and real-time data streaming via Vicon Live.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
Larger suites have compact kitchenettes equipped with a cooktop, sink, cookware, dishes, flatware, and utensils.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equipped
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All-day dining at The Common Room blurs culinary boundaries to curate an exceptional selection of prime cuts, succulent seafood, and specialty dishes, each meticulously prepared and enhanced with local flair.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Read Credit Suisse’s own post-mortem report on its Archegos failings, prepared by law firm Paul Weiss.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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Superior rooms are furnished in cherry wood, while premium rooms swap in lighter sycamore.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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Appointed in all of Adler’s favorite patterns and paint colors and furnished with beloved pieces both bespoke and long-held, the end result is the embodiment of her aesthetic perspective—and a helpful place to bring potential clients.—
David Foxley,
Architectural Digest,
25 Feb. 2026
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Since the recall became part of the California Constitution in 1911, there have been 55 attempts to recall a governor, but only two have ever qualified for the ballot.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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According to a recent report from the Department of Economic and Community Development, only one company — Cigna — has qualified for the state’s data center tax incentive program.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
27 Feb. 2026
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San Antonio outpaced Austin by roughly 3,000 new home starts in the second quarter, perhaps contributing to what Zonda data show is a market now appropriately supplied with build-ready lots.—
Travis Webb,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Feb. 2026
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Other aid supplied by White Stork include de-mining equipment, kevlar blankets, trench shovels, flame resistant flight suits and body armor.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2026
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Each knife is outfitted with an antirust coating to protect the blades from oxidation, which keeps them super sharp for longer.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Feb. 2026
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As part of the program, the department outfitted schools with tourniquets to help stop individuals from bleeding out if there ever were a shooting.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Equipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equipped. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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