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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
Preparing meals from scratch would require workers to be present longer and kitchens to be equipped for cooking.
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Joe Hernandez, NPR, 14 May 2026
The terrorists were equipped with GoPros to film many of their crimes.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2026
Indonesia produces around 200 films a year, but the pool of producers equipped to navigate international co-productions is, by their estimate, 10 to 15 deep.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 May 2026
Robotic moon rovers that are equipped with spectrometers and drills will be key to such studies, investigating helium-3 reserves both at and just beneath the lunar surface.
—Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
Starting at around $4,000, each bespoke Monster Wolf is now equipped with battery power, solar panels, and detection sensors.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 May 2026
In his press conference, DeSantis also highlighted how law enforcement equipped with naloxone has helped reduce drug overdose deaths.
—Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
The complex process requires two Starships equipped with docking adapters to meet in orbit to transfer hundreds of tons of super-cooled propellant.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Stylistically, Iraola would be equipped to build on the foundations left behind by Oliver Glasner, who favours a similar tactical approach to the Bournemouth boss.
—Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Joe Hernandez, NPR, 14 May 2026
The terrorists were equipped with GoPros to film many of their crimes.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2026
Indonesia produces around 200 films a year, but the pool of producers equipped to navigate international co-productions is, by their estimate, 10 to 15 deep.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 May 2026
Robotic moon rovers that are equipped with spectrometers and drills will be key to such studies, investigating helium-3 reserves both at and just beneath the lunar surface.
—Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
Starting at around $4,000, each bespoke Monster Wolf is now equipped with battery power, solar panels, and detection sensors.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 May 2026
In his press conference, DeSantis also highlighted how law enforcement equipped with naloxone has helped reduce drug overdose deaths.
—Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
The complex process requires two Starships equipped with docking adapters to meet in orbit to transfer hundreds of tons of super-cooled propellant.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Stylistically, Iraola would be equipped to build on the foundations left behind by Oliver Glasner, who favours a similar tactical approach to the Bournemouth boss.
—Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equipped
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An executive might walk into a meeting with an author, producer, potential directors, stars, prepared to discuss potential multi-million dollar deals armed only with Clarke’s synopsis.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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The cost of transparency CalPERS staff prepared a lengthy presentation to convince the board to take a public stance against the bill.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
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Built in 1425 and restored in the 1950s, the castle is furnished with art and tapestries from as early as the 14th century.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
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The layout is open and the living room is shown furnished here with a single chair, but has room for a sofa bed to be installed if the owner wants to boost sleeping space to six.—
Adam Williams
May 18,
New Atlas,
18 May 2026
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Haiti has qualified for the first time since 1974.—
James Robson,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad have already qualified for the playoffs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
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According to data supplied to WWD by Launchmetrics, the viral moment generated $929,000 in media impact value over the following 48 hours for Commas, Richard Jarman’s 10-year-old men’s swim and resortwear label — 10 percent of whose product offering is womenswear.—
Patty Huntington,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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That fix is more often supplied by streaming.—
Ted Linhart,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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All rooms are designed by Jacques Grange, and outfitted to perfection with plush sofas, subtle lighting fixtures and mismatched modern tables.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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The primary bath is outfitted with slate tile floors and slate backsplash, echoing the fireplace material in the living room.—
Kelly Ryan Kegans,
Midwest Living,
22 May 2026
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“Equipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equipped. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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