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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
Jason Harris, who serves as the associate dean for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars at Purdue, stated that the experience provided by the Alpha-E equips students with the technical skills necessary for the evolving energy sector.
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2026
This act requires all public colleges and universities in California to improve financial aid accessibility for student parents and equips colleges to better identify and support them.
—Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
Choates is also the founder of Parenting With a Purpose, which equips parents with resources and support to raise resilient and compassionate children.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
That comfortably overloaded camper package won't be of much value if it gets shredded to bits on the trail, so Goldfields equips the Escape Pod just as robustly down under.
—New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2026
This background equips me to lead aggressive prosecutions of violent crime, provide unmatched support to law enforcement, and defend Texas sovereignty with strategic lawsuits.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Understanding your triggers better equips you for future anxious moments.
—Stefanie Groner, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2026
My legal and management background equips me to tackle Washington gridlock.
—Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
Mentorship doesn’t just aim to solve today’s challenges but equips mentees for the future.
—Maggie Dante, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2026
This act requires all public colleges and universities in California to improve financial aid accessibility for student parents and equips colleges to better identify and support them.
—Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
Choates is also the founder of Parenting With a Purpose, which equips parents with resources and support to raise resilient and compassionate children.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
That comfortably overloaded camper package won't be of much value if it gets shredded to bits on the trail, so Goldfields equips the Escape Pod just as robustly down under.
—New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2026
This background equips me to lead aggressive prosecutions of violent crime, provide unmatched support to law enforcement, and defend Texas sovereignty with strategic lawsuits.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Understanding your triggers better equips you for future anxious moments.
—Stefanie Groner, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2026
My legal and management background equips me to tackle Washington gridlock.
—Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
Mentorship doesn’t just aim to solve today’s challenges but equips mentees for the future.
—Maggie Dante, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equips
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The controversial Crowsnest annexation petition in Castle Pines has been withdrawn by the developer, as Castle Pines prepares to consider creating an annexation policy.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Now 30 years later, Pike is back to making headlines as the state of Tennessee prepares to execute her.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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The identification of that fake photo now furnishes an alibi for those who want to deny the real bombing.—
Mahsa Alimardani,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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In addition to police support, TitanSafety furnishes access to the university’s Mobile Crisis Team, Counseling and Psychological Services and much more.—
Larry D. Urish,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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What income qualifies for IRS hardship status?—
Deane Biermeier,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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Acting quickly is critical, particularly if the debt is inaccurate or if your income qualifies for additional protection.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Qatar normally supplies some 20% of the world's consumption of LNG, which can be carried by ship.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The costumes are by Fernando Hernandez, and Fernanda Oliveira supplies additional new choreography.—
Manuel Mendoza,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Equips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equips. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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