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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
Consider furnishing the patio with potted plants at different heights to build levels and create visual interest.
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Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
9 June 2026
Foot-traffic data show shoppers fleeing apparel, electronics and home-furnishing chains for warehouse clubs, supermarkets and dollar stores, while toys and beauty products remain rare splurges in an increasingly needs-first marketplace.
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Anne D’innocenzio,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
When furnishing a compact space, every inch counts.
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Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
According to a 2025 American Home Shield survey, the first year of homeownership can cost $86,698 when factoring in down payment, furnishing, renovations and tools purchased.
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Kathy Collins,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for furnishing
Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
9 June 2026
Foot-traffic data show shoppers fleeing apparel, electronics and home-furnishing chains for warehouse clubs, supermarkets and dollar stores, while toys and beauty products remain rare splurges in an increasingly needs-first marketplace.
—
Anne D’innocenzio,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
When furnishing a compact space, every inch counts.
—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
According to a 2025 American Home Shield survey, the first year of homeownership can cost $86,698 when factoring in down payment, furnishing, renovations and tools purchased.
—
Kathy Collins,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for furnishing
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South Korea is hardly alone among the many countries looking to Ukraine’s example in training and equipping their militaries with more drones.
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Partners who show up for prenatal visits, advocate in exam rooms, and carry their share at home measurably improve outcomes for mother and baby alike—a role worth honoring, and worth equipping more men to play.
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On March 11, Watson and his association's executive board urged the White House to continue providing threat information to state and local election officials.
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The calming presence of a police officer arriving when people need help the most is monumental, providing hope when there was none before.
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Shacks, of which there were nine along the peninsula, would compete to outdo each other, lighting bonfires on the beach, supplying endless kegs, and inviting live bands.
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That demand is profitable and far more profitable than supplying chips for a $50 smartphone.
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Healthcare economists say giving people access to preventive healthcare saves taxpayers money in the long run by keeping the workforce healthy and relieving pressure on an overburdened system.
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Denise Mendez is practicing giving cues to a training dog at the Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center.
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“Furnishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furnishing. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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