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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 smart glasses come equipped with a proprietary liquid-crystal-on-silicon display that reproduces 16 million colors and offers a 51° field of view.
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Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The open mid-modern tropical common area is equipped with two communal tables overlooking a tower of bamboo and an open kitchen where Ayurvedic meals are prepared, including daily teas made by an in-house herbalist.
—Sandra Guzmán, USA Today, 18 June 2026
This unequal setup ensures that migrants and refugees remain contained in the countries least equipped to host them, which only works when aid functions as the grease that keeps the system hobbling along.
—Kelsey Norman, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
He was reportedly armed with an AR-15-style rifle equipped with a silencer.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
The property is equipped with a heating system.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
Depending on the room, these are sometimes tucked behind glass walls that look over the bed—with blinds equipped for privacy—and across the room to the window view.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
The Adidas Trionda, the official match ball for the 2026 World Cup, is also equipped with a motion sensor chip that will track the ball's movement and send data to the VAR.
—Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Witter is uniquely equipped for a position as niche as this, having started his career cataloging the work of photographer Richard Avedon at the Center for Creative Photography in Tucson, Arizona.
—Max Berlinger, Vogue, 11 June 2026
Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The open mid-modern tropical common area is equipped with two communal tables overlooking a tower of bamboo and an open kitchen where Ayurvedic meals are prepared, including daily teas made by an in-house herbalist.
—Sandra Guzmán, USA Today, 18 June 2026
This unequal setup ensures that migrants and refugees remain contained in the countries least equipped to host them, which only works when aid functions as the grease that keeps the system hobbling along.
—Kelsey Norman, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
He was reportedly armed with an AR-15-style rifle equipped with a silencer.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
The property is equipped with a heating system.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
Depending on the room, these are sometimes tucked behind glass walls that look over the bed—with blinds equipped for privacy—and across the room to the window view.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
The Adidas Trionda, the official match ball for the 2026 World Cup, is also equipped with a motion sensor chip that will track the ball's movement and send data to the VAR.
—Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Witter is uniquely equipped for a position as niche as this, having started his career cataloging the work of photographer Richard Avedon at the Center for Creative Photography in Tucson, Arizona.
—Max Berlinger, Vogue, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equipped
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Jackson will now look to reunite a Republican Party left battered by the most expensive and divisive gubernatorial primary in Georgia history, while also trying to convince a broader electorate that a healthcare executive with no political experience is prepared to lead Georgia.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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Long before Kansas City prepared to host six matches in soccer’s global tournament, an Overland Park kid named Matt Besler gave the city its first taste of the World Cup stage.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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Featuring ocean views and luxury interiors, all residences are delivered fully finished and furnished by award-winning Studio Ramirez.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Rent typically covers utilities, Wi-Fi, cleaning and furnished private rooms, which eliminates setup costs and surprise bills.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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China has not qualified for the men’s World Cup since 2002, but soccer remains deeply popular in the country, where more than 44 million watched South Korea’s opening game against Czechia last week, according to data from state broadcaster CCTV.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Scotland had not qualified for the World Cup in the past 28 years, so the Tartan Army had to watch the tournament from afar.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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Investigators determined that Teahan had supplied Windham with the fentanyl that caused his death.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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Examples include keeping production lines supplied, coordinating tasks across facilities and preparing workspaces for the next shift.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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LaForce, In-house The flip-phone giant unveiled its new Razr smartphone line with a Hollywood purple carpet and a fashion event designed for UGC moments, outfitted with an interactive Swarovski crystal display, a DIY phone charm bar and beauty touch-up stations.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
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The neighboring fitness center is expertly outfitted to keep on track while at sea—with excellent ocean views out the windows.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
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“Equipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equipped. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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