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
Transit advocates are calling in the wake of the boy’s death for school buses to be outfitted with speed limiters, which cap vehicles’ top speed at the local speed limit or slightly above.
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Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
Ken Smith, an AT&T incident commander, pointed to the vehicles painted in AT&T’s bright blue—the display included trailers outfitted to accommodate kitchens, bunks, and showers—and the smaller array of vehicles in FirstNet black, most sprouting satellite receivers.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
Hometown homage For the draft, Bain outfitted his family in brown suits, a nod to his hometown of Brownsville, located about 6 miles north of Miami.
—Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Shyboy's main space as well as the blue listening room (both with respective bars) are outfitted by HiFi poster boy Devon Turnbull, known for crafting one-of-a-kind stereo systems.
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Plus, they’re outfitted with a mix of suede and mesh panels, which gives them a more high-end look.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
The interiors of this single bedroom oasis are outfitted with custom cabinetry and lounge seating, accented by a textural mix that includes shag carpeting, bouclé upholstery, and sleek red tile.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026
Get your heart rate up while trekking through the scenic Canaan Valley and take a quick rest at any of the dozen shelters, some outfitted with wood-burning stoves.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Part of the Marriott’s Autograph Collection, the property's dazzling lobby and spacious rooms are outfitted with Italian marble and elegant furnishings, with many accommodations boasting sea views.
—Michele Becker, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
Ken Smith, an AT&T incident commander, pointed to the vehicles painted in AT&T’s bright blue—the display included trailers outfitted to accommodate kitchens, bunks, and showers—and the smaller array of vehicles in FirstNet black, most sprouting satellite receivers.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
Hometown homage For the draft, Bain outfitted his family in brown suits, a nod to his hometown of Brownsville, located about 6 miles north of Miami.
—Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Shyboy's main space as well as the blue listening room (both with respective bars) are outfitted by HiFi poster boy Devon Turnbull, known for crafting one-of-a-kind stereo systems.
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Plus, they’re outfitted with a mix of suede and mesh panels, which gives them a more high-end look.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
The interiors of this single bedroom oasis are outfitted with custom cabinetry and lounge seating, accented by a textural mix that includes shag carpeting, bouclé upholstery, and sleek red tile.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026
Get your heart rate up while trekking through the scenic Canaan Valley and take a quick rest at any of the dozen shelters, some outfitted with wood-burning stoves.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Part of the Marriott’s Autograph Collection, the property's dazzling lobby and spacious rooms are outfitted with Italian marble and elegant furnishings, with many accommodations boasting sea views.
—Michele Becker, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outfitted
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His presence allows the Magic to be more balanced, more versatile and, crucially, more equipped to deal with a player like Cunningham.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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The boxes are designed with bassinets, and equipped with electricity, air conditioning and heating, but they’re not federally regulated.—
Mikayla Bunnell,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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The units come fully furnished with Ori robotic furniture systems, which will transform a living room into a bedroom with the touch of a button.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Marie Flanigan Interiors furnished this outdoor space with modern oversized seating for a comfortable and inviting feel.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
29 Apr. 2026
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Specialists recommend high-loft pillows for most side sleepers, which is usually best supplied by some type of memory foam or firmer pillow.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
26 Apr. 2026
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Employers are reluctant to hire people and workers are reluctant to leave their jobs—but that isn’t generating mass joblessness, according to recent notes from Piper Sandler, Jefferies, and Pantheon (which supplied the above chart).—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Outfitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outfitted. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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