equipped

past tense of equip

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Recent Examples of equipped Many men, now subjected to heterosexual contempt as a culturally significant collective force for the first time, have proved less equipped to process it within the bounds of a basic social contract. Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 11 July 2026 The new stage is fully soundproofed and equipped with a technical grid and climate-control systems designed for scripted and unscripted shoots. Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 11 July 2026 The future is digital, and students must be equipped for that. Al Kingsley Mbe, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Each 21-centimeter-square robot is equipped with its own thrusters, sensors, and magnetic latches, allowing the fleet to connect like building blocks on the water. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026 Entertainment spaces are equally extensive, with a music room, a theater, and a club room equipped with a poker table and full bar. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 July 2026 Waymo's cars, equipped with an array of cameras, microphones and other sensors to monitor passengers and other nearby vehicles, are becoming more common in cities across the United States. Scott Neuman, NPR, 10 July 2026 Boeing 747s are generally not equipped with missile countermeasures; however, the older presidential fleet is widely believed to include them. Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 10 July 2026 The question then is who plays at right-back, and there is a case to be made that Djed Spence is best equipped to handle the pace of Julian Quinones. Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equipped
Verb
  • Residents in these areas are encouraged to be prepared in case an evacuation is issued.
    Christa Swanson, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • Before opening her store, Altshuler had prepared three hundred and sixty jars of pickles to sell, and eventually started giving them away to people who donated books.
    Emma Allen, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
Verb
  • Each unit was generically furnished, with everything from dishes, linens, TV, and plastic plants to lounge chairs on the balcony.
    Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • Rather than crossbars, that rack comes furnished with a full deck floor designed specifically for scenic lounging.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 July 2026
Verb
  • One of his daughters, Marcye Scott, is among the four Democrats who qualified for this 13th Congressional District race.
    Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
  • The ombudsmen point to impossible care burdens that cause burnout, irregular schedules, lack of training and the difficulty of taking care of seniors who, in previous decades, would have qualified for hospital care.
    Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 5 July 2026
Verb
  • The wine portion of the festival will feature selections from around the world supplied through a single distributor.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
  • Humans chose the victim, supplied credentials and set up the attack infrastructure, but instead of human collaborators, AI was used as a trusty, fast, tireless cybercrime assistant.
    Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • The Relax Row will be outfitted on all of United Boeing 787 and 777 widebody aircraft, starting with 90 planes at launch in 2027.
    Mason Leib, ABC News, 14 July 2026
  • Elsewhere, a movie theater outfitted with surround sound and comfy leather theater recliners.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 July 2026

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“Equipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equipped. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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