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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
What readers are saying The comments express skepticism about the effectiveness of equipping federal immigration officers in Minneapolis with body cameras, emphasizing concerns about whether the cameras will be turned on and if the footage will be accessible.
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Alec Dent, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
That begins with equipping parents and families with resources and education to recognize when a child is struggling, while also strengthening family and community involvement so challenges can be identified early.
—Carlos Curbelo, Sun Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis sanctioned a £200million 13-player recruitment campaign in the summer, with the intention of equipping Forest with sufficient squad depth to compete.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
The drone is being designed to allow for equipping it with additional sensing gear to do things like sniff out gases produced by fires, and measure outside temperatures.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2026
The campaign focuses on removing barriers to completing a college degree and equipping students with all the resources and opportunities needed to thrive on UNT’s campus.
—Samuel O’Neal 22, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2026
Technological change is enabling new ways of equipping staff with the tools needed to manage conflict more effectively.
—Anna Shields, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
What better way to make this true than by equipping one of these models with a 12 cylinder?
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2026
On one hand, artificial intelligence is rapidly improving cybersecurity defense technologies, but AI is also equipping cybercriminals with sophisticated tools and creating new risks.
—Dawn Giel,contessa Brewer, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
Alec Dent, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
That begins with equipping parents and families with resources and education to recognize when a child is struggling, while also strengthening family and community involvement so challenges can be identified early.
—Carlos Curbelo, Sun Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis sanctioned a £200million 13-player recruitment campaign in the summer, with the intention of equipping Forest with sufficient squad depth to compete.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
The drone is being designed to allow for equipping it with additional sensing gear to do things like sniff out gases produced by fires, and measure outside temperatures.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2026
The campaign focuses on removing barriers to completing a college degree and equipping students with all the resources and opportunities needed to thrive on UNT’s campus.
—Samuel O’Neal 22, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2026
Technological change is enabling new ways of equipping staff with the tools needed to manage conflict more effectively.
—Anna Shields, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
What better way to make this true than by equipping one of these models with a 12 cylinder?
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2026
On one hand, artificial intelligence is rapidly improving cybersecurity defense technologies, but AI is also equipping cybercriminals with sophisticated tools and creating new risks.
—Dawn Giel,contessa Brewer, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equipping
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With another icy day expected on Tuesday, many medical professionals are preparing to spend another night here at the hospital.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Later clarification confirmed that the submarine is still preparing for submerged operations.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
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For many other Forms 1099, the furnishing deadlines are slightly later.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Elections have become proxy battles in the family war, with each side furnishing candidates for local offices.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
21 Jan. 2026
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With the snow and ice cleared from the track and grandstands, drivers have zoomed around the North Carolina short track built in Bowman Gray Stadium — a multi-use facility that also hosts Winston-Salem State University football games — and went through practice and qualifying without a hitch.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Feb. 2026
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Now, out-of-pocket premiums are capped at roughly 10% of annual income for qualifying consumers.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
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Honda will be Aston Martin’s works partner from 2026, supplying the team with the new generation of engines.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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Under the order, the Commerce Department will determine whether a foreign country is supplying oil to Cuba, either directly or through intermediaries.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The animal welfare organization advised that icy pavement can be hard on pets' feet, and owners should consider outfitting their dogs in pet-friendly boots or keeping walks short.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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And when outfitting your walls, consider new approaches.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Equipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equipping. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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