as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
everyone was rigged out for the country club's spring cotillion
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Though he was fully clothed, his throat had also been slit.—
John Wayne Ferguson,
Houston Chronicle,
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Immediately after the shooting, Ellis drove to nearby South Beach Park, abandoned his car, went into the ocean fully clothed and swam about 900 yards offshore, Currey added.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
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Grab the umbrella, dress the kids in rain gear, and leave extra drive time in the morning.—
Tammie Souza,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Some women dressed in traditional Iranian attire carried signs expressing support for the war in Iran.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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The pictures capture thirty years of evolving set design and costuming in Technicolor—or rather, a gaudier and more hallucinogenic version of it.—
Bryan Barcena,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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Chrome filigree details outline white French tips, nodding to the swoon-worthy Edwardian costuming in period pieces like Bridgerton.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
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Filers who don't owe taxes but have a qualifying child can get up to $1,700 in the form of a tax refund through the additional child tax credit.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Lorie Konish,Kamaron McNair,Greg Iacurci,Mike Winters,Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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Ever wonder what Darth Maul got up to after the Clone Wars?—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
29 Mar. 2026
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On top of everyday savings, the warehouse club also offers members additional monthly savings on top products—everything from grocery items to apparel.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Reliance Retail has about 12,000 stores across India and sells everything from smartphones to groceries to apparel through various eponymous brands, including Reliance Fresh, Reliance Digital and Reliance Trends.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN,
11 Aug. 2021
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However, the vast majority eventually achieve the ability to toilet independently.—
Alison Escalante,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, there are ways to reduce human exposure to toilet plumes.—
John Crimaldi,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2022
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But the few times they’re forced to play their hurt feelings sincerely are as forced as the moment when Grace zips her gory wedding gown back on before it’s even been washed.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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As for the rest of the look, Z arrived in a mocha colored custom Louis Vuitton gown with an asymmetrical neckline.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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They were identically attired, in a dark suit and dark glasses.—
Alexandra Petri,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
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Critics highlighted Bad Bunny’s tendency to challenge gender norms related to attire and his open criticism of President Donald Trump.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Rig (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rig%20%28out%29. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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