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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Its interior walls were clad in marble.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026 -
In the post, Anne Hathaway, clad in all white, walks into the frame with her arms crossed over her belly.—
Redazione People,
Vanity Fair,
19 June 2026
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At a game watch party in Mariachi Plaza in Boyle Heights, one of Los Angeles’ most historic and prominent Mexican American communities, the crowd was nearly entirely dressed in Mexico’s forest green.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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But one witness, wounded in the shooting, told police that the groups including Payton, Turner, Harris, the Martins and Joshua Hoye-Lucchessi, who was also killed in the shooting, weren’t dressed for the clubs, but for trouble, in hooded sweatshirts.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Stewart recounted New York’s enthusiastic reaction to the Knicks winning, including the appearance of multiple Spider-Man costumes, a dancing MTA bus driver, and a drum line.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2026
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Indeed, Green throws off a kind of 1970s Wonder Woman vibe at times, especially given how she is costumed by Theresa Ham, and that adds to the fun.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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After getting up 28 shots against Australia and 32 against Paraguay, Turkey’s coach was mystified by the results.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
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Both were able to get up under their own power and continue playing, but that will add stoppage time to the end of this half.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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Cole Haan is turning its sights to apparel.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
8 June 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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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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The Florida native graduated from the University of Alabama with a dance degree in 2023, trading her cap and gown for a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader uniform after graduation.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
18 June 2026
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Streep wore a printed jacket and trousers, while Gummer opted for a floor-length ivory column gown with abstract gold line details and accessorized with a pair of shades.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Always elegantly attired, always thirsty, never drunk.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The open concept and casually attired employees bear a resemblance to countless other start-ups.—
Lucien Bruggeman,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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“Rig (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rig%20%28out%29. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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