rig (out)

verb

Definition of rig (out)next
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rig (out)
  1. clothe
  2. dress
  3. costume
  4. get up
  5. apparel
  6. toilet
  7. gown
  8. attire
Verb
  • Her characters appears to startle Jeanie in one photo, clad in a chic black and gold ensemble.
    — Erin Jensen, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Inside, the walls are clad in knotty pine, exuding a subtle, earthy aroma.
    — Brian Cicioni, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of clothe
Verb
  • At this point, the two begin (deep sigh) performing lines from Romeo and Juliet while dressed as the title characters.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
  • He was also dressed as his idol, a true-to-life cosplay that his father, Steve, said he's done for three consecutive Halloweens.
    — Brian Bull, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of dress
Verb
  • The series also won honors for its production design, cinematography, editing, costuming, and directing.
    — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Sergio and Liz were both members of the 501st Legion, a charity and costuming group celebrating Star Wars.
    — Curran Rastogi, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of costume
Verb
  • When Gen gets up to go to the bathroom, Kat confronts Cooper about not shutting Gen’s advances down.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026
  • PocketGuard is simpler to get up and running compared to more complex budgeting apps.
    — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of get up
Verb
  • Cole Haan is turning its sights to apparel.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of apparel
Verb
  • However, the vast majority eventually achieve the ability to toilet independently.
    — Alison Escalante, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Meanwhile, there are ways to reduce human exposure to toilet plumes.
    — John Crimaldi, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2022
Definition of toilet
Verb
  • Amal chose a body-contouring and razor pleated black Tom Ford by Haider Ackermann gown with silk taffeta and leather details, the brand’s Vertigo pumps, and a matching clutch.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The look was gothic and moody, consisting of a full black lace gown with an asymmetric skirt that cascaded down to the floor.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of gown
Verb
  • Always elegantly attired, always thirsty, never drunk.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
  • The open concept and casually attired employees bear a resemblance to countless other start-ups.
    — Lucien Bruggeman, ABC News, 28 May 2026
Definition of attire
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“Rig (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rig%20%28out%29. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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