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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
Milligan officials said the fieldhouse was equipped with multiple carbon monoxide detectors that did not activate, and maintenance staff is actively investigating why the detectors did not set off alarms.
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Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
With such broad big-brand experience, Mulier may be well equipped to navigate the machinations of Versace and the Prada Group.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
The display commemorates the 40th anniversary of Graham’s 1986 Amsterdam Conference for Evangelists, which equipped thousands of pastors and evangelists worldwide to share the gospel.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
It is equipped with XT-4 tooling such as a full-length Agile Chassis Skeleton, Quicklace closure, and dual density EVA cushioning in the midsole.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 5 Feb. 2026
With many devices now equipped with emergency satellite connectivity, even when cell service is unavailable, having the proper charge can make all the difference.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
Utilize fog lights if your vehicle is equipped with them.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
It’s equipped with infrared tracking sensors, secure communication systems, and flexible payload bays that can be configured for weapons, electronic warfare tools, surveillance gear, or decoy equipment, depending on the mission.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
Featuring 30 points of articulation for deluxe poseability, the Heroic Warrior Goddess comes equipped with a sword, rifle, and blaster, along with an interchangeable head featuring a bun hairstyle and an extra set of hands for dynamic display.
—Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
With such broad big-brand experience, Mulier may be well equipped to navigate the machinations of Versace and the Prada Group.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
The display commemorates the 40th anniversary of Graham’s 1986 Amsterdam Conference for Evangelists, which equipped thousands of pastors and evangelists worldwide to share the gospel.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
It is equipped with XT-4 tooling such as a full-length Agile Chassis Skeleton, Quicklace closure, and dual density EVA cushioning in the midsole.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 5 Feb. 2026
With many devices now equipped with emergency satellite connectivity, even when cell service is unavailable, having the proper charge can make all the difference.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
Utilize fog lights if your vehicle is equipped with them.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
It’s equipped with infrared tracking sensors, secure communication systems, and flexible payload bays that can be configured for weapons, electronic warfare tools, surveillance gear, or decoy equipment, depending on the mission.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
Featuring 30 points of articulation for deluxe poseability, the Heroic Warrior Goddess comes equipped with a sword, rifle, and blaster, along with an interchangeable head featuring a bun hairstyle and an extra set of hands for dynamic display.
—Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equipped
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Noni juice is a tropical beverage prepared from fresh, ripe noni fruits.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Student reporters at PantherNOW, FIU’s student newspaper, have reported that as space is prioritized for freshmen and parts of University Apartments are prepared for demolition, more upperclassmen are being pushed off campus.—
Johane Saintil,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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Every guest room has found its inspiration in a different Asian or African country—the Mali room, for example, is furnished with rich mud cloths, cut-brass lamps, gleaming raw-silk curtains, and wooden masks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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Johnson and the lull after early record-breaking business Johnson’s early £35m signing came with the intention of rectifying the mistakes made in the summer window, which Glasner had publicly complained had not furnished him with a squad capable of competing on four fronts.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Her return marks the fourth consecutive time a woman skater from the Bay Area has qualified for the Olympics, starting in 2014 with Polina Edmunds of San Jose.—
Elliott Almond,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Entering her freshman year at Libertyville, Mary Minogue was an up-and-coming talent who had already qualified for state as a middle schooler competing against boys.—
Sam Brief,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Power is supplied by a 12-volt, 10-amp-hour lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO₄) battery, selected for its thermal stability, safety characteristics, and long cycle life.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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His company, Wulfgar Props, based out of Lafayette, has supplied props for major science fiction productions and independent films.—
Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Hurst Building was outfitted with a state-of-the-art fire detection system similar to — but not the same as — a smoke alarm.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Feb. 2026
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Open from April through mid-November, the getaway is part resort and part spa, with its private soaking cabanas—outfitted with oversized stand-alone tubs, soaking salts, and bathrooms—being one of the most notable amenities on property.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Equipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equipped. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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