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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
Mentorship doesn’t just aim to solve today’s challenges but equips mentees for the future.
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Maggie Dante, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
The watch is powered by the Lady Solotempo Automatic BVS100, which also equips the Serpenti Tubogas and Serpenti Seduttori.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2026
With the latest orders, the LM2500 now equips every active Arleigh Burke destroyer, underscoring its central role in what is widely regarded as the US Navy’s most successful surface combatant program.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2025
The expansion better equips Oritain to help companies verify key commodities—including timber and leather—before EUDR.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 15 Dec. 2025
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.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
Built on five pillars — bridging generational gaps, health and wellness, education, leadership development, and innovation and entrepreneurship — the organization equips youth not only with skills, but also with trust, connection, and a clearer path forward.
—Samanta Habashy, IndyStar, 3 Dec. 2025
Women For Success Housing/economic development Women For Success equips women to launch and grow ventures through grants, mentorship, and a peer community that celebrates each other and their business plans.
—Emily Bramhall, Miami Herald, 20 Nov. 2025
If Jentleson’s aim is to moderate an increasingly radical Team Blue, this certainly equips him with a solid rationale.
—Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 29 Oct. 2025
Maggie Dante, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
The watch is powered by the Lady Solotempo Automatic BVS100, which also equips the Serpenti Tubogas and Serpenti Seduttori.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2026
With the latest orders, the LM2500 now equips every active Arleigh Burke destroyer, underscoring its central role in what is widely regarded as the US Navy’s most successful surface combatant program.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2025
The expansion better equips Oritain to help companies verify key commodities—including timber and leather—before EUDR.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 15 Dec. 2025
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.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
Built on five pillars — bridging generational gaps, health and wellness, education, leadership development, and innovation and entrepreneurship — the organization equips youth not only with skills, but also with trust, connection, and a clearer path forward.
—Samanta Habashy, IndyStar, 3 Dec. 2025
Women For Success Housing/economic development Women For Success equips women to launch and grow ventures through grants, mentorship, and a peer community that celebrates each other and their business plans.
—Emily Bramhall, Miami Herald, 20 Nov. 2025
If Jentleson’s aim is to moderate an increasingly radical Team Blue, this certainly equips him with a solid rationale.
—Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equips
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Government prepares to respond The federal government put nearly 30 search-and-rescue teams on standby.—
Thomas Peipert,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2026
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Now, Derulo prepares for The Last Dance World Tour, which kicks off on January 29 in the UK and then continues throughout Europe.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The company furnishes filmmakers with the names, emails, IP addresses and locations of viewers, according to founder and CEO Scott Glosserman, which can help inform marketing and community engagement strategies.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Jan. 2026
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The opening hour furnishes a number of similarly affecting beats, providing enough wit and energy to launch us into the daunting home stretch with a cautious smile.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
26 Nov. 2025
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More information about who qualifies and the process is available on the Election Administration site.—
Eleanor Dearman
Updated January 23,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Jan. 2026
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What qualifies as a significant change or delay?—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Jan. 2026
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In that gap, whoever supplies the simplest stable meaning wins the first round.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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That's because this DuPont spinoff supplies the materials used in high-performance semiconductor and cellphone technologies.—
Paulina Likos,Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Equips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equips. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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