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
The current cost of outfitting just one firefighter with full gear and an air pack, according to the LFF, is $16,000.
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Staff Author, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Framery, which makes soundproof phone pods and sells them to companies such as Microsoft and L’Oreal, has tested outfitting its chairs with biosensors capable of measuring heart rate, breathing rate, and nervousness.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
When asked about what is the most difficult part of outfitting a customer with an adaptive bike, Hal Honeyman sidestepped the entire mechanical issue and immediately cited funding instead.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Bring a beach resort feel to your own home by outfitting your backyard with all the essentials—stylish lounge chairs, outdoor pillows, and yes, something to protect you from the sun's rays.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
After the core stage arrives at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, teams will complete the stage outfitting and vertical integration, and the agency’s Exploration Ground Systems Program will stack the rocket’s components in preparation for launch.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
In 2025, the state implemented changes, outfitting security with non-lethal equipment after a review of safety concerns and an internal investigation.
—Cheryl Fiandaca, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Levi’s will take over the mansion’s primary bedroom and dressing room, outfitting the spaces with pieces from the Levi’s Blue Tab collection, the brand’s premium denim range inspired by Japan.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
These small décor items are essential when outfitting a space and infusing it with a dollop of your own charisma, but too many tiny trinkets can lead to a cluttered feel fast, says interior designer Jennifer Pacca.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
Staff Author, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Framery, which makes soundproof phone pods and sells them to companies such as Microsoft and L’Oreal, has tested outfitting its chairs with biosensors capable of measuring heart rate, breathing rate, and nervousness.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
When asked about what is the most difficult part of outfitting a customer with an adaptive bike, Hal Honeyman sidestepped the entire mechanical issue and immediately cited funding instead.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Bring a beach resort feel to your own home by outfitting your backyard with all the essentials—stylish lounge chairs, outdoor pillows, and yes, something to protect you from the sun's rays.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
After the core stage arrives at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, teams will complete the stage outfitting and vertical integration, and the agency’s Exploration Ground Systems Program will stack the rocket’s components in preparation for launch.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
In 2025, the state implemented changes, outfitting security with non-lethal equipment after a review of safety concerns and an internal investigation.
—Cheryl Fiandaca, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Levi’s will take over the mansion’s primary bedroom and dressing room, outfitting the spaces with pieces from the Levi’s Blue Tab collection, the brand’s premium denim range inspired by Japan.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
These small décor items are essential when outfitting a space and infusing it with a dollop of your own charisma, but too many tiny trinkets can lead to a cluttered feel fast, says interior designer Jennifer Pacca.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outfitting
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, meanwhile, became the first in California to employ the device, equipping two vehicles by mid-2025 and adding another eight vehicles six months later.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Established by Creo in partnership with Sony, the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards aim to provide career-defining opportunities for emerging talent by introducing them to the realities of professional filmmaking and equipping them with the tools to advance their work.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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That story involved some alcohol as the fan was under 21, and another man was later charged with furnishing alcohol to a minor.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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The county denied that furnishing privacy waivers was the standard practice for such inspections.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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The plant is expected to start supplying fertilizers to Latin American markets by early 2029, offering some respite to a region that is critical to global crop exports yet dependent on fertilizer imports.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The station, northeast of Ramallah, is a vital water hub, supplying around 100,000 Palestinians across more than 20 communities.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Outfitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outfitting. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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