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as in prepares
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 furnishes
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 equips
Williams’ background in urban planning and ecology also equips her to help clients restore the landscapes around their buildings, turning projects into regenerative spaces rather than scars on the land.
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Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
My team’s research suggests that mindfulness equips people with the psychological skills required to successfully change behavior.
—Masha Remskar, The Conversation, 23 Sep. 2025
The two-part Recco system equips participating SAR teams with electronic detectors that send out radar signals meant to bounce off the victim's reflector to help identify their location for speedier rescue.
—New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025
One of the flagship offerings, Know Yourself, Grow Yourself (Self-Awareness), equips leaders to recognize their own tendencies, blind spots, and strengths before moving on to the complexities of leading others.
—Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
This equips and inspires boys to help other young men around them develop their own sense of self-acceptance.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
This exposure not only equips future talent with real-world AI experience, but also ensures companies benefit from a workforce already trained in their technology.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Earning a medical, law, or business administration degree often equips students for high-earning careers (and, in many cases, hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt).
—Celia Ford, Vox, 17 Mar. 2025
The community also equips individuals with the confidence to advocate for themselves during medical appointments.
—Oumou Fofana, Essence, 27 Feb. 2025
Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
My team’s research suggests that mindfulness equips people with the psychological skills required to successfully change behavior.
—Masha Remskar, The Conversation, 23 Sep. 2025
The two-part Recco system equips participating SAR teams with electronic detectors that send out radar signals meant to bounce off the victim's reflector to help identify their location for speedier rescue.
—New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025
One of the flagship offerings, Know Yourself, Grow Yourself (Self-Awareness), equips leaders to recognize their own tendencies, blind spots, and strengths before moving on to the complexities of leading others.
—Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
This equips and inspires boys to help other young men around them develop their own sense of self-acceptance.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
This exposure not only equips future talent with real-world AI experience, but also ensures companies benefit from a workforce already trained in their technology.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Earning a medical, law, or business administration degree often equips students for high-earning careers (and, in many cases, hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt).
—Celia Ford, Vox, 17 Mar. 2025
The community also equips individuals with the confidence to advocate for themselves during medical appointments.
—Oumou Fofana, Essence, 27 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equips
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Judge prepares to sentence Combs After a brief break following Combs' statement, the court is back in session.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The four days a week in the office policy comes as the company prepares to move leadership, designers and engineers into a new world headquarters building starting later this year.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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The civil-rights movement, which Williams so pointedly admires, furnishes an excellent example of this.—
Andrea Long Chu,
Vulture,
5 Aug. 2025
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To that end, the university’s Basic Needs Services office, which furnishes a variety of programs and support to help Titans experiencing unforeseen financial hardship, is offering Financial Wellness Peer Mentoring.—
Contributing Writer,
Orange County Register,
14 Feb. 2025
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The designation qualifies the site for a special use permit that would allow the plans to deviate from the land-use and density requirements of the La Jolla Planned District Ordinance, subject to further project review by the HRB.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Sep. 2025
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Colorado has a narrow definition for who qualifies for a civil commitment.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
27 Sep. 2025
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Eaton supplies electrical components used in data centers.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
6 Oct. 2025
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The workshop also supplies one of Mexico’s Four Seasons hotels.—
Simon Willis,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Equips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equips. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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