as in equipped
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 rigged
Eric, who was much bigger than me, rigged a bike with saddlebags to balance his load.
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Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 31 May 2026
Lukashenko ruthlessly cracked down on protests in the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, a vote widely seen as rigged in his favor, in which officials declared Lukashenko received more than 80% of the vote.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 30 May 2026
The route is rigged with guide ropes and ladders and there are scenic overlooks to stop for water.
—John Otis, NPR, 30 May 2026
Polls show that most Americans view the fact that rich people don’t pay their fair share as evidence that the system is rigged.
—Jared Bernstein, The Atlantic, 25 May 2026
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Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 31 May 2026
Lukashenko ruthlessly cracked down on protests in the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, a vote widely seen as rigged in his favor, in which officials declared Lukashenko received more than 80% of the vote.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 30 May 2026
The route is rigged with guide ropes and ladders and there are scenic overlooks to stop for water.
—John Otis, NPR, 30 May 2026
Polls show that most Americans view the fact that rich people don’t pay their fair share as evidence that the system is rigged.
—Jared Bernstein, The Atlantic, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rigged
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The self-winding mechanical movement is also equipped with an 18-karat pink-gold oscillating weight and balance bridge—done up in the material specifically for this collection.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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The lawsuit says people had their facial data collected without notice or consent when visiting homes or businesses equipped with Ring cameras.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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They were each given nearly two years’ pay and furnished with positive letters of recommendation.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2026
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Amanda is looking for something furnished, month-to-month, pet-friendly, doorman-operated, and with lots of light.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
27 May 2026
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Its layout features open-air terraces, an Olympic-sized 25-meter pool, and unique natural features like dual private waterfalls, which supplied Love Island USA producers with a range of filming settings, from lively parties to awkward dates (like Korey and Elly's).—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
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That fund would be supplied by a set of fees charged to the tax buyers.—
Jenna Schweikert,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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“Rigged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigged. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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