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as in preparing
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 furnishing
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 equipping
In February, the NTSB said the ALERT Act fell short of addressing its 50 recommendations after the crash, including equipping all aircraft with the technology to receive more precise information about the locations of other aircraft.
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Olivia Rinaldi, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
To prepare for the journey, the astronauts also underwent extensive geology training, equipping them to accurately photograph and describe lunar features such as ancient lava flows and impact craters during their time around the Moon.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
Hospitality Partnerships Are Key Since 2013, Tréca Paris has been supporting the Airelles hotel group in equipping its prestigious establishments.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 Mar. 2026
Iran now appears to be equipping more of its ballistic missiles with a cargo warhead, which can carry cluster submunitions, than in previous conflicts with Israel.
—Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
But that was before Apple started equipping Macs with its own in-house silicon, upping the ante for what consumers expect in terms of battery life even when pushing these machines to their fullest potential.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Autocratic states that are equipping their militaries are taking notes.
—Justin Salhani, The Dial, 5 Mar. 2026
Senior shopping editor Nashia Baker suggests that equipping your bathroom with a set of Quince’s cotton towels is the key to recreating the look and feel of a high-end hotel stay.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026
Carmel will be equipping police vehicles with tech to assist with parking enforcement and will add two part-time officers to assist with enforcement as well.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 26 Feb. 2026
Olivia Rinaldi, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
To prepare for the journey, the astronauts also underwent extensive geology training, equipping them to accurately photograph and describe lunar features such as ancient lava flows and impact craters during their time around the Moon.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
Hospitality Partnerships Are Key Since 2013, Tréca Paris has been supporting the Airelles hotel group in equipping its prestigious establishments.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 Mar. 2026
Iran now appears to be equipping more of its ballistic missiles with a cargo warhead, which can carry cluster submunitions, than in previous conflicts with Israel.
—Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
But that was before Apple started equipping Macs with its own in-house silicon, upping the ante for what consumers expect in terms of battery life even when pushing these machines to their fullest potential.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Autocratic states that are equipping their militaries are taking notes.
—Justin Salhani, The Dial, 5 Mar. 2026
Senior shopping editor Nashia Baker suggests that equipping your bathroom with a set of Quince’s cotton towels is the key to recreating the look and feel of a high-end hotel stay.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026
Carmel will be equipping police vehicles with tech to assist with parking enforcement and will add two part-time officers to assist with enforcement as well.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equipping
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Subscribe today Hello, this is Hui Jie writing to you from Singapore, while Leonie is away preparing for CNBC’s CONVERGE LIVE event, featuring names like former Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and Capital Group CEO Mike Gitlin.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Last week, Quié, who has the build of a refrigerator and the energy of a hummingbird, was at the Charles Pan-Fried Chicken on 145th Street, preparing for another collaboration.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Knightsbridge has handled everything from furnishing the rental to securing a gym membership to sourcing wine for the family’s collection.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2026
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With its home-furnishing heritage, focus on low prices, and the help of artist Marcelis, Ikea has made a genuinely delightful smart lamp that’s not only beautiful but also affordable and practical.—
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy,
The Verge,
15 Apr. 2026
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Reiten has been recognized by publications such as The Guardian as being among the top 100 players in the world, qualifying her as a High Impact Player.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Aisha Ford is an award-winning filmmaker whose latest short, Brownies, executive produced by Spike Lee, earned her the best director award at the Academy Award-qualifying Reel Sisters of the Diaspora.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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By the fourth quarter, this game was over, leaving it to Kennard to send the crowd howling into the night by supplying three fourth-quarter treys on three attempts and making a Game 1 MVP out of Rob Pelinka.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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But what sets DeviantArt apart from other platforms is its Subscription feature, supplying a cornerstone of a stable creative career by unlocking a recurring, steady revenue stream.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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These small décor items are essential when outfitting a space and infusing it with a dollop of your own charisma, but too many tiny trinkets can lead to a cluttered feel fast, says interior designer Jennifer Pacca.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
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Birds are outfitting their nests with cigarette butts.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Equipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equipping. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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