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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
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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
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Recent Examples of furnishing
Each of the single-floor residences spans almost 22,000 square feet with a private elevator entry, a rooftop swimming pool, and an array of posh fittings and furnishing from grand chandeliers to veined marbles.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2025
Now that might make some immediately reevaluate their life choices but not Ian Schwartz, an avid golfer and vice president of a textile and furnishing company.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
Those who were furnishing their homes in the 1990s might remember the decorator table trend.
—Katie Akin, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
Japanese rule also established new fault lines within Korean society by furnishing political and economic opportunities for some of their colonial subjects.
—Kornel Chang
september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2025
Now that might make some immediately reevaluate their life choices but not Ian Schwartz, an avid golfer and vice president of a textile and furnishing company.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
Those who were furnishing their homes in the 1990s might remember the decorator table trend.
—Katie Akin, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
Japanese rule also established new fault lines within Korean society by furnishing political and economic opportunities for some of their colonial subjects.
—Kornel Chang
september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for furnishing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furnishing
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The airline already started equipping its regional jets with faster internet equipment, and the overhaul of its mainline fleet continues.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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Short investments in manager training can change that, equipping them with tools to normalize recovery and resilience.—
Elan Gepner-Dales,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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Healthy Oils and Vinaigrettes A drizzle of olive oil, avocado oil, balsamic vinegar, or apple cider vinegar can help add some flavor and texture to your salad while providing you with healthy fats.—
Allison Forsyth,
Health,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Texas Workforce Commission is providing assistance to employers who want to help meet the child care needs of their employees.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Oct. 2025
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Britain has been a European ally of Ukraine, helping to train forces and supplying the country with weapons and support.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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The 42-seat cinema has largely hosted private screenings for family members, with studios supplying major releases, but presidents have also hosted higher profile, publicized screenings with guests from the entertainment industry.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
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Many have been wondering if WWE will end up giving Cargill her first world title reign in professional wrestling before the end of 2025.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The pregame show addressed the sports gambling scandal, with insider Chris Hayes giving some details around seven minutes in.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Furnishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furnishing. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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