Synonyms of furnishing

furnishing

verb

present participle of furnish

1

as in equipping

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• equipping
• supplying
• outfitting
• preparing
• rigging
• provisioning
• fitting (out)
• presenting
• girding
• accoutring
• storing
• kitting (up or out)
• contributing
• arming
• stocking
• distributing
• dispensing
• donating
• fortifying
• bestowing
• dealing (out)
• refurnishing
• apportioning
• allotting
• allocating
• assigning
• giving
• prorating
• doling out
• handing out
• meting (out)
• parceling (out)
• refitting
• portioning
• reequipping
• reoutfitting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stripping
• depriving
• divesting
• dispossessing

2

as in providing

to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption

we'll gladly furnish the food for any out-of-town guests

Synonyms & Similar Words

• providing
• supplying
• giving
• handing
• feeding
• delivering
• distributing
• handing over
• dispensing
• administering
• dealing (out)
• allocating
• plying (with)
• apportioning
• assigning
• transferring
• prorating
• doling out
• ceding
• meting (out)
• portioning
• parceling (out)
• deeding
• making over

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• holding (back)
• retaining
• keeping (back)
• maintaining
• preserving
• withholding
• reserving
• saving
• conserving
• keeping up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of furnishing

Instead of negotiating bills, furnishing a space or dividing household responsibilities, renters can have a more predictable living arrangement and clearer expectations from the start. — Nathan Miller, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Costs would cover the design, construction, furnishing and equipping of the facility. — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026

The request was made prior to Guilfoyle’s Senate confirmation last year, and Deters has denied furnishing the money. — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 12 Oct. 2026

But beyond furnishing her home or launching future business plans, Anderson says taking on such a massive life project has held deeper meaning. — Jennifer Liu valentina Duarte, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026

Another small desk option for furnishing even the tiniest of studio apartments, with cute vintage-looking rounded knobs. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026

Flynn worked for his father-in-law’s flooring and furnishing business and made about $200,000 a year, Ashley’s sister testified. — Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026

With Charles-Émile’s sons, Émile and Adolphe, at the helm, the company became the area’s star tenant, furnishing saddles to a Continental élite, including Nicholas II, the Tsar of Russia. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

The 18,798-square-foot building would house the home furnishing retailer as well as a dining area with capacity for approximately 124 guests. — Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2026