as in equipping
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 outfitting
Goldfields doesn't shy away from electrical power, outfitting the Escape Pod with a full hardware suite stored in the rear right-side cabinet.
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New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2026
For the last three years leading up to this month’s Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, Chock has held dual roles as an athlete and entrepreneur, at once trying to beat her competition while also outfitting many of them.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
Sydney Wayser co-founder of Granada Throughout the fall, Wayser and Watters got to work outfitting their home kitchen with espresso machines, additional dining and seating areas, custom ceramics from local artist Amy Louise Johnson and new artwork fit for a modern cafe.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026
My one and only challenge was outfitting a growing body.
—Anna Callaghan, Outside, 14 Feb. 2026
The blue trail explores Moncler’s history as a technical gear specialist, from outfitting alpine workers to supplying attire for mountaineering expeditions.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
School districts typically spend, at minimum, a few thousands dollars per bus outfitting their fleets.
—Nick Caloway, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Additionally, the Longhorns are outfitting a new recovery center for student-athletes at the northern end of Royal-Memorial Stadium.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Those assets included more than $1 million for upgrading aircraft for the Florida State Guard, including outfitting them with high-tech cameras, and nearly $6 million for hundreds of portable radios.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2026
For the last three years leading up to this month’s Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, Chock has held dual roles as an athlete and entrepreneur, at once trying to beat her competition while also outfitting many of them.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
Sydney Wayser co-founder of Granada Throughout the fall, Wayser and Watters got to work outfitting their home kitchen with espresso machines, additional dining and seating areas, custom ceramics from local artist Amy Louise Johnson and new artwork fit for a modern cafe.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026
My one and only challenge was outfitting a growing body.
—Anna Callaghan, Outside, 14 Feb. 2026
The blue trail explores Moncler’s history as a technical gear specialist, from outfitting alpine workers to supplying attire for mountaineering expeditions.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
School districts typically spend, at minimum, a few thousands dollars per bus outfitting their fleets.
—Nick Caloway, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Additionally, the Longhorns are outfitting a new recovery center for student-athletes at the northern end of Royal-Memorial Stadium.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Those assets included more than $1 million for upgrading aircraft for the Florida State Guard, including outfitting them with high-tech cameras, and nearly $6 million for hundreds of portable radios.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outfitting
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Autocratic states that are equipping their militaries are taking notes.—
Justin Salhani,
The Dial,
5 Mar. 2026
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Senior shopping editor Nashia Baker suggests that equipping your bathroom with a set of Quince’s cotton towels is the key to recreating the look and feel of a high-end hotel stay.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2026
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The home furnishing retailer is known for modern, aspirational furniture and decor that looks and feels high-end—but with discounts up to 62% off, there’s no need to pay luxury prices.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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According to court paperwork, Ian and Corrine Dryburgh have been charged with endangering the welfare of children, corruption of minors, and furnishing liquor to minors stemming from the incident that happened at a home in Plum Borough late last month.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Marzan was assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command in Des Moines — a unit tasked with supplying troops with food, fuel, ammunition and equipment — and deployed to Kuwait to support the war effort.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Matthew Hoen—NurPhoto/Getty Images Kayumi is accused of supplying one of the projectiles, police said.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Outfitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outfitting. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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