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
Each knife is outfitted with an antirust coating to protect the blades from oxidation, which keeps them super sharp for longer.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 2026
As part of the program, the department outfitted schools with tourniquets to help stop individuals from bleeding out if there ever were a shooting.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 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, 27 Feb. 2026
As such, maids' uniforms, livery, and everything in between were top of mind for the hair, makeup, and costume teams this season, as an entirely new cast of characters had to be outfitted in the Regency style of the servant class—especially in Part 2 of the season, which drops February 26.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
The network would consist of some 4,300 satellites, each of which would be outfitted with a 1,024-square-meter solar array that generates 250 kilowatts.
—Glenn Zorpette, IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2026
The cottage sleeps up to six guests across three bedrooms, each outfitted with a queen bed and supported by three full bathrooms.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
The kitchen is anchored by a 16-foot waterfall island made from Blanc Crystal Stone and outfitted with Sub-Zero refrigeration, dual ILVE cooktop-ovens, and a full suite of Miele appliances.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
The intimate inn has three rooms—Captain Newton’s Room, Gracie’s Room, and Indian Oak Room—all of which are outfitted with a king-sized bed and a private bath.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 2026
As part of the program, the department outfitted schools with tourniquets to help stop individuals from bleeding out if there ever were a shooting.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 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, 27 Feb. 2026
As such, maids' uniforms, livery, and everything in between were top of mind for the hair, makeup, and costume teams this season, as an entirely new cast of characters had to be outfitted in the Regency style of the servant class—especially in Part 2 of the season, which drops February 26.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
The network would consist of some 4,300 satellites, each of which would be outfitted with a 1,024-square-meter solar array that generates 250 kilowatts.
—Glenn Zorpette, IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2026
The cottage sleeps up to six guests across three bedrooms, each outfitted with a queen bed and supported by three full bathrooms.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
The kitchen is anchored by a 16-foot waterfall island made from Blanc Crystal Stone and outfitted with Sub-Zero refrigeration, dual ILVE cooktop-ovens, and a full suite of Miele appliances.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
The intimate inn has three rooms—Captain Newton’s Room, Gracie’s Room, and Indian Oak Room—all of which are outfitted with a king-sized bed and a private bath.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outfitted
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On Tuesday, amid events marking the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion, Zelenskyy noted that Russia has not defeated Ukraine nor broken the Ukrainian spirit, despite Moscow's bigger and better equipped army and heavy bombardment of civilian areas.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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The astronomical observatory equipped with world’s largest camera hit a key milestone on February 24, when a complex data-processing system pushed hundreds of thousands of alerts out to scientists eager to pore over its most exciting sightings.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
26 Feb. 2026
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Superior rooms are furnished in cherry wood, while premium rooms swap in lighter sycamore.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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Appointed in all of Adler’s favorite patterns and paint colors and furnished with beloved pieces both bespoke and long-held, the end result is the embodiment of her aesthetic perspective—and a helpful place to bring potential clients.—
David Foxley,
Architectural Digest,
25 Feb. 2026
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San Antonio outpaced Austin by roughly 3,000 new home starts in the second quarter, perhaps contributing to what Zonda data show is a market now appropriately supplied with build-ready lots.—
Travis Webb,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Feb. 2026
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Other aid supplied by White Stork include de-mining equipment, kevlar blankets, trench shovels, flame resistant flight suits and body armor.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Outfitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outfitted. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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