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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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as in provided
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Recent Examples of furnished
Kim Velsey, Curbed, 16 May 2025
The units come furnished and fully equipped, including bedding and kitchen supplies.
—Sacbee.com, 15 May 2025
In April 2022, the town logged its first-ever $40 million-plus deal when a furnished beachfront home traded off-market for $45 million—a record that still stands today.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 May 2025
There was a well furnished living room with a stove and a sink with cold running water.
—Robeson Bailey, Outdoor Life, 11 June 2025
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In reality, this seems to shake out to something along the lines of WeWork but for housing: apartments with more flexible lease terms (short- and long-term rentals), an option to rent a furnished unit, appealing branding, and a more robust slate of community events and programming.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 16 May 2025
The units come furnished and fully equipped, including bedding and kitchen supplies.
—Sacbee.com, 15 May 2025
In April 2022, the town logged its first-ever $40 million-plus deal when a furnished beachfront home traded off-market for $45 million—a record that still stands today.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 May 2025
There was a well furnished living room with a stove and a sink with cold running water.
—Robeson Bailey, Outdoor Life, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for furnished
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Each seat is equipped with a USB port for power, as well as an in-flight entertainment system with movies and television programs.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Mar. 2025
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As a result of regulations prompted by the Lakeview fire, along with several other conflagrations, building materials are now fire-resistant, and most schools are equipped with smoke alarms, sprinklers, and extinguishers.—
Rascal Kemble-Curry,
New York Daily News,
22 Mar. 2025
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The payment will be direct deposited into the bank account provided on the eligible person's 2023 tax return or mailed to the address of record.—
Jalen Williams,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024
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The man took off his cloak and made a blanket of it, but the cloak was thin and threadbare and provided little warmth.—
Karen Zautyk,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Furnished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furnished. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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