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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 airline expects its first aircraft equipped with next-generation internet equipment to enter service in 2027.
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Zach Wichter, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Rescuers, equipped with specialized cutting tools, began trying to free the marine creature — but then things took a turn.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Solid wood furniture, rattan, and robust textiles equipped to handle everyday wear and tear.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
Another long-leaf cactus, the Spanish bayonet, was diabolically equipped with a blood groove.
—Tim Kelly, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
But, sure enough, the Fenix 8 Pro is indeed equipped with satellite communication as well as LTE mobile internet.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
There aren’t very many tools on board the spacecraft, but one thing that JunoCam was equipped with was an on-board heater.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 3 Sep. 2025
This is a challenging opening test, but Clemson should be well-equipped to handle it.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Additionally, the 2026 Voyah Dream comes equipped with an intelligent rear-wheel steering system that enhances both maneuverability and agility.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2025
Zach Wichter, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Rescuers, equipped with specialized cutting tools, began trying to free the marine creature — but then things took a turn.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Solid wood furniture, rattan, and robust textiles equipped to handle everyday wear and tear.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
Another long-leaf cactus, the Spanish bayonet, was diabolically equipped with a blood groove.
—Tim Kelly, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
But, sure enough, the Fenix 8 Pro is indeed equipped with satellite communication as well as LTE mobile internet.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
There aren’t very many tools on board the spacecraft, but one thing that JunoCam was equipped with was an on-board heater.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 3 Sep. 2025
This is a challenging opening test, but Clemson should be well-equipped to handle it.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Additionally, the 2026 Voyah Dream comes equipped with an intelligent rear-wheel steering system that enhances both maneuverability and agility.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equipped
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Grab these early Halloween deals now so you can be prepared when October 31st rolls around.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Here, these dishes are prepared with less sauce (not a bad thing) and overall salt than at Taipei South, despite having the same ownership.—
Shindy Chen,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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The homes are fully furnished, decorated, and landscaped, and feature the latest in building trends, technology, and interior design.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
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Lafayette 148 had a soft launch at Harrods at the end of August, and is opening pop-ups in South Korea, which are fully furnished by Lafayette 148.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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In 2024, the JAAA offered about $2,300 to each track and field athlete who qualified for the Olympics.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Both teams entered the contest with high expectations, having qualified for the playoffs in the 2024 season.—
Erik Anderson,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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It's supplied in a compact 30-ml syringe and can be quickly applied in the field before a patient bleeds out, a risk responsible for more than 35% of all prehospital deaths.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Brooks, who was granted the right to again represent himself in April, has not reached out to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel about his plans after his former attorney supplied him with a reporter's contact information.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The town has trained business owners on how to recognize signs of the condition and offer help; formed support groups; and even crafted a mobile, hands-on Dementia Experience Trailer.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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As for TuneLab, specifically, the AI platform hosts drug discovery models that were originally trained using Lilly's research data.—
Morgan Chittum,Kevin Stankiewicz,Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Equipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equipped. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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