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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 property is equipped with a heating system.
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Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
After delivery, if a baby needs to be admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), The Women’s Hospital is fully equipped to care for premature and medically fragile infants in our 24/7 dedicated, on-site level III Irma Feldcamp NICU.
—Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
The Nova drones are said to be equipped with anti-crash technology that will be used to minimize bird strikes and collisions with other drones.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
That ship is equipped with a 150-ton crane, a 10-kilometer fiber optic winch, and a helicopter landing platform.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2026
In terms of propulsion, the yacht is equipped with standard diesel engines plus three Scania gensets for extra electrical power.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
The Royal Navy’s Wildcat helicopters have been equipped with the Lightweight Multirole Missile, also known as Martlet, and deployed to RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus to defend against drone threats.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
All district buses are equipped with cameras, the district said.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2026
Made by French company Legend Wheels, the setup works exclusively with wheels equipped with the firm's Legend R27 hub.
—New Atlas, 8 Apr. 2026
Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
After delivery, if a baby needs to be admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), The Women’s Hospital is fully equipped to care for premature and medically fragile infants in our 24/7 dedicated, on-site level III Irma Feldcamp NICU.
—Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
The Nova drones are said to be equipped with anti-crash technology that will be used to minimize bird strikes and collisions with other drones.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
That ship is equipped with a 150-ton crane, a 10-kilometer fiber optic winch, and a helicopter landing platform.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2026
In terms of propulsion, the yacht is equipped with standard diesel engines plus three Scania gensets for extra electrical power.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
The Royal Navy’s Wildcat helicopters have been equipped with the Lightweight Multirole Missile, also known as Martlet, and deployed to RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus to defend against drone threats.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
All district buses are equipped with cameras, the district said.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2026
Made by French company Legend Wheels, the setup works exclusively with wheels equipped with the firm's Legend R27 hub.
—New Atlas, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equipped
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Cambridge Books Chefs prepared fajita bowls for the families on Monday night.—
Nakell Williams,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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During warmer months, be prepared for heat and humidity with sunscreen, hats and a reusable water bottle.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
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The indoor-outdoor dining space is similar to the one in Dubai, also designed by Hugo Toro, and has a sprawling terrace furnished with fringed umbrellas, potted herbs, and a bar capped in gorgeous pistachio marble.—
Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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Tables and playing pieces are furnished.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Over the month the labor force grew by 17,000, the same as the number of people qualified as unemployed.—
Jim Turner,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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Iran’s team has qualified and is scheduled to play in the Los Angeles area and in Seattle in June.—
Yarden Segev,
NBC news,
16 Apr. 2026
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Mikal Bridges supplied early scoring.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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At least 126 solar projects proposed since the beginning of 2024 are awaiting regulatory approval, according to a Grist and AP analysis of the latest information developers supplied to the Energy Information Administration.—
Ayurella Horn-Muller,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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This is the third flight of the cargo Dragon that will be outfitted with reboost capacity for the International Space Station for the first time.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Upstairs, the bridge deck is outfitted with a winter garden, a formal dining area, and a bar.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Equipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equipped. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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