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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
Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
Instead of semi-trailer rigs spewing air pollutants while idling at the warehouses, data centers pull enormous amounts of electricity, housing computer systems that help train artificial intelligence criteria.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 30 May 2026
The route is rigged with guide ropes and ladders and there are scenic overlooks to stop for water.
—John Otis, NPR, 30 May 2026
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Noun
Two people were killed and a big-rig driver was arrested Tuesday in a crash involving four vehicles on Highway 99 in south Lodi, officials said.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
Instead of semi-trailer rigs spewing air pollutants while idling at the warehouses, data centers pull enormous amounts of electricity, housing computer systems that help train artificial intelligence criteria.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Verb
Lukashenko ruthlessly cracked down on protests in the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, a vote widely seen as rigged in his favor, in which officials declared Lukashenko received more than 80% of the vote.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 30 May 2026
The route is rigged with guide ropes and ladders and there are scenic overlooks to stop for water.
—John Otis, NPR, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rig
Noun
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With an exterior that looks more like a circular UFO, the structure is a departure from the rail-carriage design common among many American diners.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Among the grounds, there’s also a carriage house, a greenhouse, and a professional-grade croquet lawn.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
Noun
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From electronics to clothing to food, nearly every industry has felt the sting.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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The headscarf and loose clothing cover the entire body.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The China Daily report notes that SAIC Motor’s MG brand has equipped its MG4 and MG4X electric vehicles with hybrid solid-liquid batteries developed in partnership with battery manufacturer Qingtao Energy.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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The kitchen is nearby and is equipped with a sink, an induction cooktop, an oven, a fridge/freezer, and, optionally, a dishwasher.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 June 2026
Noun
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On the light rail, drivers are in a separate cab and do not interact with passengers.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
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Like the original two-berth Kamelback, the four-sleeper is built atop a Land Cruiser 79 Series pickup, only this time with the double cab needed to seat all four campers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The fourth time, a bigger dam is built on their land to supply hydropower.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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Moscow also controls a significant portion of Armenia’s energy and infrastructure and supplies it with cheap gas, which is a point that Putin has been quick to drive home in his meetings with Pashinyan.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Over the course of the next three days, our blue-and-gold chariot will carry us from Salt Lake City to Denver with overnight stops in Moab and Glenwood Springs.—
Hannah Towey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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The next year, the chariot race made its debut, in which inmates raced chariots pulled by bulls.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 May 2026
Noun
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The style is tasteful and refined; silk scarves, leather loafers, and chic blazers are typical attire.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The day brings indigenous Andean music, colorful traditional attire and historical re-enactments of Inca ceremonies.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The main event, though, is the ski room—where ski butlers furnish guests with state-of-the-art skis before sliding them onto the slicked Jardin Alpin piste with or without an instructor.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Corey Thornton furnished perhaps the splashiest play of the day when the cornerback intercepted a Bryce Young pass in 7-on-7 work in the red zone.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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“Rig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rig. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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