outfitting

verb

present participle of outfit
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 This includes the vessel’s design, hull construction, outfitting, and commissioning. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026 As a condition of his federal-court sentence, Lewton is prohibited from outfitting or guiding hunters for a full year. — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 29 Oct. 2026 Founded in 1856 by Thomas Burberry in Basingstoke, England, the house began as a small shop outfitting local sportsmen. — Minty Mellon, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026 Chris took creative ownership of the interior of Firehouse Subs restaurants, outfitting each location with a custom mural depicting fire and police service unique to the restaurant’s town. — Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026 The brand reinterpreted the Karakorum, Verone, Himalaya and Tibb jackets, paying tribute to its history, alpine culture and commitment to outfitting expeditions. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 Building a new factory, outfitting it for production, and actually producing vaccine doses could require a significant amount of lead time. — Joel Dodge, STAT, 14 Oct. 2026 Best Natural-Material Pillow The Six Bells Inn brings its cozy countryside aesthetic all the way to the bed, outfitting its guest rooms with Ostermoor mattresses, pillows, and duvets. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026 Construction on the ship will continue at the shipyard’s outfitting pier before the vessel ventures out for sea trials. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outfitting
  1. equipping
  2. furnishing
  3. supplying
Verb
  • Kramer said the department is in the process of training and equipping more personnel with protective gear so the city can have doubled the number of responders in the field for future flooding.
    — Claire Wang, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The new Congress can demonstrate its commitment to fulfilling its responsibilities by providing ordinary legislative oversight in the raising, maintaining, and equipping of the armed forces.
    — Peter D. Feaver, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of equipping
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  • Instead of negotiating bills, furnishing a space or dividing household responsibilities, renters can have a more predictable living arrangement and clearer expectations from the start.
    — Nathan Miller, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Costs would cover the design, construction, furnishing and equipping of the facility.
    — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of furnishing
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  • The sell-off swept across the AI trade, hitting everything from chipmakers to companies supplying power and electrical equipment for data centers.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The lobby floor is white, the furniture supplying pops of blue, green and red.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of supplying

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“Outfitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outfitting. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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