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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
Our enterprise-wide AI education and literacy program equips team members with the skills to apply AI responsibly and effectively, ensuring technology adoption drives real operational change.
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Marcus Balzereit, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
This insight, combined with empathy and analytical thinking, equips me to craft policies that create opportunities, guide better decisions and close loopholes for abuse.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
The regime funds and equips Hamas and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.
—Valerie Morkevicius, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
Safety and driver assistance Acura equips the MDX Type S Advance with an extensive suite of safety technology under the AcuraWatch 360 system.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
That creates a different environment, one that pushes students and equips them to be more successful in life after college.
—Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2026
Furthermore, the inclusion of 1,000 Novig Coins equips users with the platform's specialized virtual currency.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Marcus Balzereit, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
This insight, combined with empathy and analytical thinking, equips me to craft policies that create opportunities, guide better decisions and close loopholes for abuse.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
The regime funds and equips Hamas and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.
—Valerie Morkevicius, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
Safety and driver assistance Acura equips the MDX Type S Advance with an extensive suite of safety technology under the AcuraWatch 360 system.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
That creates a different environment, one that pushes students and equips them to be more successful in life after college.
—Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2026
Furthermore, the inclusion of 1,000 Novig Coins equips users with the platform's specialized virtual currency.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equips
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As the New York social scene prepares to decamp for the warmer months ahead, here’s a look at what’s new — and what not to miss — in the Hamptons this summer.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
23 May 2026
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Friday's remembrance celebration holds special meaning as the city prepares to reconstruct 38th Street and Chicago Avenue.—
Reg Chapman,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
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The agency furnishes those six apartments and provides dishes and other essentials.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 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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With proper patient consent, AI tools can assist in reviewing medical information during early screening, identifying key indicators that confirm whether a case qualifies.—
Arnold Sotelo,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The statute, which was enacted in 2023, allows the state to apply harsher penalties if a crime qualifies as a hate crime offense.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
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Recreate your favorite Diagon Alley scenes with this Lego set, which includes an ice cream parlor, Quidditch supplies store, six mini figures, and several accessories from the franchise.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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The Hemphill plant supplies potable water to homes, retailers and commercial and industrial businesses within the city and parts of south Fulton County.—
Andre Butso,
AJC.com,
22 May 2026
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“Equips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equips. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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