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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
Trending codes of modern prep are equipping fashion’s beloved horse girl with all of its frills and finery.
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Minty Mellon, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025
For Hughes, the university’s mission should be about equipping students to think critically rather than insulating them from professors’ political beliefs.
—Julia Bonavita , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
This collaboration will be showcased at the upcoming Building Wealth Today for Tomorrow (BWTT) Financial Empowerment Summit, now in its fifth year, where ESSENCE joins as a strategic partner to amplify the mission of equipping individuals and families with the tools to build generational wealth.
—Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
Driven by a belief in the power of African storytelling, Benson intends to create a first-of-its-kind storytelling institute in Lagos that is primarily focused on equipping emerging filmmakers with practical skills in factual filmmaking and impact-driven storytelling.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
This means equipping software teams with the skills, resources and mindset to build resilience from the start.
—Tannu Jiwnani, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Blakeney, who left Universal last spring, specializes in equipping theme parks with all of the unsexy infrastructure required to function—toilets, cellphone towers—as well as ensuring that none of it impinges on the illusion.
—Bianca Bosker, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2025
Some school districts are even equipping buses with Wi-Fi hot spots or loaning devices to families, says Ellerson Ng.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
Educators can offer seminars on digital literacy for parents and children, equipping families with tools to navigate online spaces more safely.
—Alvin Thomas, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
Minty Mellon, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025
For Hughes, the university’s mission should be about equipping students to think critically rather than insulating them from professors’ political beliefs.
—Julia Bonavita , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
This collaboration will be showcased at the upcoming Building Wealth Today for Tomorrow (BWTT) Financial Empowerment Summit, now in its fifth year, where ESSENCE joins as a strategic partner to amplify the mission of equipping individuals and families with the tools to build generational wealth.
—Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
Driven by a belief in the power of African storytelling, Benson intends to create a first-of-its-kind storytelling institute in Lagos that is primarily focused on equipping emerging filmmakers with practical skills in factual filmmaking and impact-driven storytelling.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
This means equipping software teams with the skills, resources and mindset to build resilience from the start.
—Tannu Jiwnani, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Blakeney, who left Universal last spring, specializes in equipping theme parks with all of the unsexy infrastructure required to function—toilets, cellphone towers—as well as ensuring that none of it impinges on the illusion.
—Bianca Bosker, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2025
Some school districts are even equipping buses with Wi-Fi hot spots or loaning devices to families, says Ellerson Ng.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
Educators can offer seminars on digital literacy for parents and children, equipping families with tools to navigate online spaces more safely.
—Alvin Thomas, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equipping
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But there have been signs that Kim has spent months preparing for a major parade in the capital Pyongyang, potentially at night and involving tens of thousands of people, according to the South Korean military.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
9 Oct. 2025
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From vegetables and berries to whole grains and lean proteins, the freezer aisle is full of healthy foods that can make preparing quick, balanced meals a breeze.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
8 Oct. 2025
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Together, the two firms will collaborate on the project’s development by furnishing the spaces with the brand’s new collection, Oniro chief executive officer Moreno Brambilla said in a statement.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
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As more people are interested in furnishing their homes in sustainable ways, this trend can be a good way to do so.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
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For qualifying taxpayers with two children, the maximum EITC will increase to $7,316 in 2026, up from $7,152 in 2025.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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The top two teams in UEFA qualifying Group J will square off in Ghent, with North Macedonia holding the slimmest of advantages for the time being.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Carolina program also came under scrutiny after an assistant cornerbacks coach was suspended following the Week 6 loss to Clemson for allegations of extra benefits, after supplying a player’s family members with sideline passes for a game.—
Lauren Merola,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Close inside valves supplying outdoor hose bibs.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Buyers are on their own in outfitting the interior beyond that.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Oct. 2025
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And the company is outfitting these facilities with high-tech equipment such as autonomous forklifts, to the tune of $200 million.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Equipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equipping. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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