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as in to equip
to provide (someone) with what is needed for a task or activity
the art students were furnished with brushes, crayons, pencils, and various other art supplies
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as in to provide
to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption
we'll gladly furnish the food for any out-of-town guests
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Recent Examples of furnish
Furniture From Only One Store Opting to furnish your living room with pieces from only one store or vendor may seem like an easy solution when decorating.
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Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, companies that furnish information to credit bureaus have a duty to investigate disputed information.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
It is designed for more conversational, complex, multi-step decisions that don’t fit neatly into a single search, the company said, such as planning a dinner party on a budget, or furnishing a room over time.
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Roy Stephen Canivel,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
Rent typically covers utilities, Wi-Fi, cleaning and furnished private rooms, which eliminates setup costs and surprise bills.
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Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, companies that furnish information to credit bureaus have a duty to investigate disputed information.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
It is designed for more conversational, complex, multi-step decisions that don’t fit neatly into a single search, the company said, such as planning a dinner party on a budget, or furnishing a room over time.
—
Roy Stephen Canivel,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
Rent typically covers utilities, Wi-Fi, cleaning and furnished private rooms, which eliminates setup costs and surprise bills.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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Each bag is equipped with features that make traveling easier, like comfort grip handles at the top and side, a self-locking retractable handle, back zippered pockets, and stability bars at the bottom to keep the bag from tilting while standing upright.
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Whether your 9-to-5 job involves a rare combination of manual record keeping and precarious wilderness travel, or your idea of outdoor recreation includes journaling your day while remaining at the ready for whatever nature hurls at you, the all-new Pen-metheus equips you for it all.
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For the couple, Fan Fest provided the perfect competitive backdrop.
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Beijing broadly denies providing weapons to countries in conflict.
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Sullivan, again, supplied a recommendation letter.
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On the sustainability front, Jnane Rumi maintains organic gardens and green spaces (using water-saving systems to be mindful of the desert environment) and supplies the restaurant with seasonal and locally sourced ingredients.
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Seoul — North Korea on Tuesday commissioned its largest-ever warship, a 5,000-ton destroyer that military analysts say could give Pyongyang’s adversaries something more to think about in a time of crisis.
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Dewey Burdock also joined the Fast-41 permitting program last year, giving it access to an accelerated federal review process reserved for priority infrastructure and critical mineral projects.
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“Furnish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furnish. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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