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as in carriage
a horse-drawn wheeled vehicle for carrying passengers
romantic couples enjoy being driven in the old-fashioned rig through the park
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as in clothing
covering for the human body
most of the celebrants of the town's bicentennial will be in festive rig—so don't show up in jeans
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as in to equip
to provide (someone) with what is needed for a task or activity
carefully rigged each diver with the required equipment before starting out
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Recent Examples of rig
Rich Tabaka, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Two fire engines, a brush rig and a battalion chief had to access the small fire in a hard-to-reach location by driving down cart paths and crossing fairways.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The Elizabeth Warrens of the world have long complained about how the rules in Washington and on Wall Street are rigged in favor of the rich.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
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Noun
This involves removing the digging rig—the one that made the hole—and replacing it with a completion rig.
—Rich Tabaka, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Two fire engines, a brush rig and a battalion chief had to access the small fire in a hard-to-reach location by driving down cart paths and crossing fairways.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
In July, Oak View Group’s CEO Timothy Leiweke was indicted for orchestrating a conspiracy to rig the bidding process in an arena deal in Austin, Texas.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The Elizabeth Warrens of the world have long complained about how the rules in Washington and on Wall Street are rigged in favor of the rich.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rig
Noun
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Cause of crash is being investigated Videos of the accident show the carriage toppled to its side and crashed into a building on the steep and narrow street, with parts of the streetcar crumpled.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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Its two yellow carriages, dating back to the 1920s, feature vintage wooden benches, brass fittings, and dials.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Then, there were some pictures that had great clothing, or a great emotional connection.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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Now, thrift stores and clothing markets from Bulgaria to the Czech Republic are groaning with castoffs.—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The 49ers were well equipped in the waning moments.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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All three yachts have won awards, charter well, and are equipped with cutting-edge technology as well as exceptional entertainment features.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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That includes a passenger-side kitchen with dual-burner stove/sink combo and 69-L compressor fridge with indoor/outdoor access; the collapsible dinette with two-seat rear bench, two cab swivel seats and flip-up table; a diesel heating system; and an electrical system with 95-Ah battery.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Sep. 2025
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The pickup will be able to tow up to 11,320 pounds and haul 1,650 pounds in its cab and bed.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Helping to drive Oracle’s stock was the announcement of a massive $300 billion deal with OpenAI to supply the AI company with data center capacity.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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The plant creates its own electricity with diesel and supplies water through a well.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Then, there’s the one about the two Asian guys who are harnessed to a chariot and made to pull it along, like horses, with bits in their mouths, while this other Asian guy, holding the reins, lashes them with a whip.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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One such example can be found in the Latin mythological text Fabulae, in which the sisters of Phaethon are transformed into poplar trees as punishment for yoking his chariot without their father’s permission.—
Ellen Walker,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Sep. 2025
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The mother of three was styled by Elizabeth Stewart, and Roberts wore Phoebe Philo attire and jewelry by Tiffany & Co.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Suited styling also came into play with Jolie’s attire.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Available for sale on the company’s website, Ten Runner offers a taste that is on the stronger side for bourbon, while furnishing notes of caramel, almond, and apple, without too sweet a finish.—
Andy Frye,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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In most organizations, furnishing an office is handled predictably.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Rig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rig. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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