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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
New Atlas, 8 Apr. 2026
In April 2010, a deadly explosion destroyed BP's Deepwater Horizon drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico, killing 11 people and discharging nearly 5 million barrels of crude oil into the sea over the next three months in the largest offshore oil spill in U.S. history.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Apr. 2026
John Annese, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
He was also found to have clinched his second term as president through a ballot-rigging scheme.
—Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
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Noun
This rig is then ready to take advantage of the FJ's compact, nimble off-road-centric design on expeditions lasting days or weeks.
—New Atlas, 8 Apr. 2026
In April 2010, a deadly explosion destroyed BP's Deepwater Horizon drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico, killing 11 people and discharging nearly 5 million barrels of crude oil into the sea over the next three months in the largest offshore oil spill in U.S. history.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
Jones and Rozier have been linked to bet rigging in seven pro games in 2023 and 2024.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
He was also found to have clinched his second term as president through a ballot-rigging scheme.
—Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rig
Noun
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The carriage house, however, was, and remains, a free standing single family home within this condominium complex of 154 units.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2026
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That year's pages showcased Richard Sears' talent for homespun, conversational copywriting in listings for watches, jewelry, saddles, carriages, musical instruments, revolvers and sporting goods interspersed with quality guarantees and customer testimonials.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Joshua Jackson celebrates the Banana Republic and The Explorers Club partnership at the clothing brand's flagship store in New York City on April 16.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The most practical innovation that Lightning brought to the race was joints equipped with a liquid-cooling system adapted from Honor’s smartphones.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Shift toward combat-ready autonomy Comet is equipped with an advanced autonomy system that supports navigation, remote control, and scalable command structures.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Hauler has no cab (essentially a self-driving platform) and is designed for 40-foot and 53-foot shipping containers and runs dock-to-dock—unloading at the destination rather than dropping a trailer and leaving.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Both the cab and cargo area had caught fire, and the cargo area was virtually destroyed.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In July of 2024, as fighting raged in Khartoum, a Sudanese weapons broker WhatsApped Mafi to contract a shipment of Qods Mohajer-6 drones — the same ones Iran has long supplied Russia in its war in Ukraine, according to the complaint.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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For decades, Indian Point operated 24/7 and supplied roughly 2,000 megawatts of carbon-free electricity around the clock — through heat waves, blizzards, and everything in between.—
Nicole Malliotakis,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Wheels of fire, chariots of fire, what’s that?—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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The idea was that the Austin Healey would serve as a weekend roadster — a chariot of leisure for sunny morning drives with the family.—
Jesus R. Garcia,
Houston Chronicle,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For Grylls, however, the attire is a uniform for a job that bridges the gap between A-list glamour and rugged human experience.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Out to Brunch A mid-day event that requires slightly dressier attire can sometimes stump me, but wearing this jacket, shorts, and heeled sandals has proven to be an ideal combination for comfort and style.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Knightsbridge has handled everything from furnishing the rental to securing a gym membership to sourcing wine for the family’s collection.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2026
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The indoor-outdoor dining space is similar to the one in Dubai, also designed by Hugo Toro, and has a sprawling terrace furnished with fringed umbrellas, potted herbs, and a bar capped in gorgeous pistachio marble.—
Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Rig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rig. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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