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
  • Designed around century-old oak trees, the home is clad in limestone and natural timber, reflecting the principles of organic modernism.
    — Sandra Barrera, Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • In its café, romantic classical tableaux adorn the walls; the banquettes are clad in amethyst velvet; and marble tiles are arranged in geometric patterns on the floor.
    — Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of clothe
Verb
  • The bride also offered to make her childhood friend Celeste Sykes, who would act as the celebrant, an outfit, as well as dressing her sisters, her parents, her father- and brother-in-law, several more friends, and her groom.
    — Jessica Salter, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Aritzia's Pre-Fall Collection just launched with an emphasis on layering, ideal for dressing between seasons.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of dress
Verb
  • The night also saw modern iterations of court costumes from the 17th and 18th centuries.
    — R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Sessa is an attractive young man with Tony's impossibly lean physique, who looks good in every single piece of 1975-era costuming.
    — Laurie Woolever, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of costume
Verb
  • The officer fell to the ground, and Belt-Stubblefield got up and walked away.
    — Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Lesnar kicked out and hit Oba with three consecutive F5s, two of which Oba immediately got up from.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 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
  • The only exceptions to Black were when Zendaya wore an ivory Tamara Ralph gown to the London premiere, and a white and black Atelier Versace gown to the premiere in Shanghai, China.
    — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Her much talked-about lime and silver chevron and lace gown by Versace had literally walked the runway in Milan mere hours before.
    — Freya Drohan, InStyle, 26 July 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 8 Aug. 2026.

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