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
Since 2017, when the company began outfitting buses with the cameras, Bus Patrol has found 90% of violators do not repeat the offense, Randazzo said.
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Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 21 Sep. 2025
Construction of the new space in OSB-1 is expected to be complete by October 1, at which point outfitting of the room will begin.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
This simple platform bed frame is great for those looking for a more minimalist approach to outfitting a child’s bedroom.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2025
Orlando, Florida — Well before the sun rises in Orlando, joggers making their laps around Lake Underhill Park are joined by fishermen outfitting their kayaks on the edge of the boat ramp.
—Wesley Bruer, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
The ship will be taken to the outfitting pier, where the construction will be completed, per the behind the scenes video.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
No longer are Nike and Adidas the only brands outfitting the top players.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Huntsinger expects completion by the end of 2026, with Dolby and Meyer Sound outfitting its flagship Atmos theater.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, the high cost of buying multiple beds and bedding can be a barrier to families outfitting a home, especially for those moving out of homelessness, who are among the families Mock’s nonprofit serves.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2025
Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 21 Sep. 2025
Construction of the new space in OSB-1 is expected to be complete by October 1, at which point outfitting of the room will begin.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
This simple platform bed frame is great for those looking for a more minimalist approach to outfitting a child’s bedroom.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2025
Orlando, Florida — Well before the sun rises in Orlando, joggers making their laps around Lake Underhill Park are joined by fishermen outfitting their kayaks on the edge of the boat ramp.
—Wesley Bruer, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
The ship will be taken to the outfitting pier, where the construction will be completed, per the behind the scenes video.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
No longer are Nike and Adidas the only brands outfitting the top players.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Huntsinger expects completion by the end of 2026, with Dolby and Meyer Sound outfitting its flagship Atmos theater.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, the high cost of buying multiple beds and bedding can be a barrier to families outfitting a home, especially for those moving out of homelessness, who are among the families Mock’s nonprofit serves.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outfitting
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Driven by a belief in the power of African storytelling, Benson intends to create a first-of-its-kind storytelling institute in Lagos that is primarily focused on equipping emerging filmmakers with practical skills in factual filmmaking and impact-driven storytelling.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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This means equipping software teams with the skills, resources and mindset to build resilience from the start.—
Tannu Jiwnani,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Those who were furnishing their homes in the 1990s might remember the decorator table trend.—
Katie Akin,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
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Japanese rule also established new fault lines within Korean society by furnishing political and economic opportunities for some of their colonial subjects.—
Kornel Chang
September 19,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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In the post-merger structure, CBS Studios’ primary focus remains supplying the CBS broadcast network while still being able to do streaming series for Paramount+ and outside streamers when an opportunity presents itself.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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The idea — supplying Ukraine with an interest-free loan of $164 billion to boost its military capabilities — would send a forceful message to Moscow, Merz wrote in the Financial Times.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Outfitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outfitting. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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