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as in equipped
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 supplied
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 furnished
Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
Lea Anne Welsh, chief operating officer of Korman Communities, which owns AVE, has seen a significant shift over the last five years in their flexible-stay furnished apartments.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
The homes come furnished with table, stove, refrigerator, pots, dishes, linens, a television and microwave.
—La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
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Verb
While each of the three luxury accommodation categories is distinct, all include amenities like welcome beverages, furnished balconies, on-demand golf cart transportation, access to the putting and driving range, and a Malouf pillow menu.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
Lea Anne Welsh, chief operating officer of Korman Communities, which owns AVE, has seen a significant shift over the last five years in their flexible-stay furnished apartments.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Tables and playing pieces are furnished.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
The homes come furnished with table, stove, refrigerator, pots, dishes, linens, a television and microwave.
—La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
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The supermarket giant's list of stores equipped with electronic shelf labels (ESLs) continues to grow with two locations in Northern Kentucky in suburban Cincinnati joining 11 identified in Southwest Ohio.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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Nearby is a closet that’s been converted into a bar, plus a windowed kitchen equipped with custom wood cabinetry, stone cabinetry, and Bosch, Wolf, and Sub-Zero appliances.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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The figure of Achilles, a warrior who singlehandedly choked a river with dead enemies before taking on the river god himself, provided a model for Alexander the Great and persists in contemporary popular entertainment, political speech, and military culture in celebrations of shock and awe.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Still, as of Monday, head coach John Harbaugh provided an encouraging update on Jackson’s status ahead of Thursday night’s matchup with the Miami Dolphins.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Teams are placed into CIF Southern Section girls volleyball playoff divisions according to their rating supplied by Massey Ratings System.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
23 Oct. 2025
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The songs listed as examples of the songwriter’s work were supplied by the SHOF.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Furnished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furnished. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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