as in equipped
to provide (someone) with what is needed for a task or activity
outfitted the scuba instructors handsomely with all new gear
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Recent Examples of outfitted
There was a blithe, mildly stoned look in everyone’s eyes, and most of the women were dressed like gnomes while all the men appeared ergonomically outfitted to climb a cliff face but were instead commuting to their office jobs.
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Catherine Lacey, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
This is the third flight of the cargo Dragon that will be outfitted with reboost capacity for the International Space Station for the first time.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
At the heart is a chef’s kitchen with an island outfitted with two ovens, a warming oven, a microwave and two refrigerator drawers.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
The kitchen, meanwhile, is a chef’s dream, outfitted with two dishwashers, a Miele coffee bar, and a wine fridge.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
The pants are outfitted with whisker creases at the thighs, double side seams, and slant pockets.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Waiting for us in a commercial-size van outfitted for long-term living are Fitz, Caldwell’s wife Becca, and his daughter Ingrid.
—Namir Khaliq, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
They will also be outfitted with active dosimeters, devices that measure exposure to radiation, such as X-rays or gamma rays.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Downtown event space the Count’s Den has been outfitted with about 50 speakers for the Obscura shows, which run through April 12.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Catherine Lacey, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
This is the third flight of the cargo Dragon that will be outfitted with reboost capacity for the International Space Station for the first time.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
At the heart is a chef’s kitchen with an island outfitted with two ovens, a warming oven, a microwave and two refrigerator drawers.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
The kitchen, meanwhile, is a chef’s dream, outfitted with two dishwashers, a Miele coffee bar, and a wine fridge.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
The pants are outfitted with whisker creases at the thighs, double side seams, and slant pockets.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Waiting for us in a commercial-size van outfitted for long-term living are Fitz, Caldwell’s wife Becca, and his daughter Ingrid.
—Namir Khaliq, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
They will also be outfitted with active dosimeters, devices that measure exposure to radiation, such as X-rays or gamma rays.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Downtown event space the Count’s Den has been outfitted with about 50 speakers for the Obscura shows, which run through April 12.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outfitted
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As a result, this vessel is equipped with an extra guest cabin on the main deck, as well as more social spots and even a lower-deck entertainment room.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2026
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Panther is equipped with an omnidirectional, four-wheel-steering, four-wheel-drive (4WS+4WD) chassis, enabling agile movement and stable operation in complex indoor environments.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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The HBCUs furnished them, and thousands of other students of color through the decades, with a sense of belonging.—
Larry D. Urish,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
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Research into Duchenne muscular dystrophy has recently furnished an example of this occurrence.—
Jerome Groopman,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The mill has supplied feed to farmers across the area.—
John Lauritsen,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Its supplies out of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can usually reach two-thirds of the global population within hours, but output has dropped sharply, with the number of countries supplied falling from 25 in January to just nine in March.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Outfitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outfitted. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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