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
  • Attorneys and the judge prepared the jury charge, which contains the instructions for the panel’s deliberations, and the lawyers made their closing arguments on Monday afternoon.
    Star-Telegram staff. Produced with AI assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2026
  • The Miami Herald has learned that at least one Caribbean country is reportedly prepared to support Persad-Bissessar’s request.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • The interior measures 45 sq m (484 sq ft) and is arranged around the open living area, which is furnished with a sofa and bean-bag seating.
    Adam Williams July 07, New Atlas, 7 July 2026
  • There’s an array of prestigious private contemporary houses neighboring the resort, furnished in modern style.
    Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 4 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 Cohesion 18 sneakers are outfitted with a thick, supportive sole that absorbs impact and offers stability, a rubber outsole for traction, and a sockliner to prevent friction burn and blisters.
    Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
  • Last year Montana welcomed the arrival of One&Only Moonlight Basin, which has an on-site observatory outfitted with a PlaneWave telescope, with stargazing sessions led by local astronomers.
    CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026

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“Equipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equipped. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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