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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
The self-flying camera is equipped with a 4K camera capable of recording at up to 100 frames per second.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
The property is equipped with a heating system.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2026
Utilize fog lights if your vehicle is equipped with them.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2026
Young people will be better equipped than older workers to adjust to AI’s disruptive economic effects, new research from two major investment banks suggested.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The driver of the truck was cited for careless driving; the vehicle was not equipped with chains, but chains were not required under state law in Friday morning’s conditions, according to Colorado State Patrol.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Fix yourself a drink in the tangerine-colored kitchen to enjoy on the private deck, which is equipped with bistro lights and mountain views for an evening spent stargazing.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
In terms of power, the yacht is equipped with propulsion technology developed through Feadship’s Advanced Electrical Drive program.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
Were these two hikers properly equipped for this trek?
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 9 Jan. 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
The property is equipped with a heating system.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2026
Utilize fog lights if your vehicle is equipped with them.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2026
Young people will be better equipped than older workers to adjust to AI’s disruptive economic effects, new research from two major investment banks suggested.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The driver of the truck was cited for careless driving; the vehicle was not equipped with chains, but chains were not required under state law in Friday morning’s conditions, according to Colorado State Patrol.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Fix yourself a drink in the tangerine-colored kitchen to enjoy on the private deck, which is equipped with bistro lights and mountain views for an evening spent stargazing.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
In terms of power, the yacht is equipped with propulsion technology developed through Feadship’s Advanced Electrical Drive program.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
Were these two hikers properly equipped for this trek?
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equipped
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Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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Officially called the Wage and Tax Statement, IRS Form W-2 is prepared by employers, who are required to send copies to their employees and to the IRS.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Tables and playing pieces are furnished.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Nov. 2025
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One bedroom has a peach-pink color scheme, while the smaller of the two is a crisp white, furnished with a red four-poster and a wicker armchair.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
30 Oct. 2025
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Mater Dei and Sierra Canyon, like all teams that reach the CIF-SS girls volleyball finals, have qualified for the CIF Southern California Regional playoffs.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
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Both Gauff and Pegula are two of the top eight Women’s Tennis Association singles players who qualified to compete in the WTA Finals.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Riverview has supplied its expanding dairy operation with cattle feed by growing wheat, alfalfa and corn.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Power is generated from a wide variety of sources, including hydel, solar, nuclear, thermal, and wind, and is supplied through regional and national grids.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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From there, a fireside living room features built-in cubbies for storing books or albums and a family room has pocketing glass doors spilling out to a patio, while an eat-in kitchen is outfitted with a center island topped by a hanging pot and plant rack, top-tier appliances, and a butler’s pantry.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
6 Jan. 2026
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In total, American has more than 900 mainline aircraft outfitted with high-speed satellite Wi-Fi connectivity through Viasat or Intelsat, the airline said.—
Jordan Parker
Aviation,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Equipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equipped. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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