as in clothing
covering for the human body
even at the Ivies they dress in the standard rigging of the college student: T-shirt and jeans
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as in equipping
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 rigging
Colson Thayer, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Facing impeachment and a federal investigation into bid-rigging involving gifts and favors from state contractors, Rowland resigned July 1, 2004 at nearly the midpoint of his third term.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2025
Ted Johnson, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2025
The Democrats refused repeatedly to talk about the real causes, the abuse of power by big corporations and the wealthy, in terms of rigging the market.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The unwanted items were removed by hand and by helicopter sling-load operations — in which a large, heavy object can be suspended from a helicopter using a cargo hook and rigging.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Facing impeachment and a federal investigation into bid-rigging involving gifts and favors from state contractors, Rowland resigned July 1, 2004 at nearly the midpoint of his third term.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
Newsmax has settled with Dominion Voting Systems in its lawsuit over the network’s amplification of false claims that it was involved in rigging the 2020 presidential election.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2025
The Democrats refused repeatedly to talk about the real causes, the abuse of power by big corporations and the wealthy, in terms of rigging the market.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rigging
Noun
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Since buying the property in 2013, Swift has drawn fans to Bay Street, the village's main drag of clothing boutiques and ice cream counters, all checklist items on the Swiftie itinerary.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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The duo poured cups of coffee from a rotation of conventional café spaces, such as Milwaukee Caffé, and unconventional ones, like Savvy Chic, a clothing and homeware boutique in Eastern Market.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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For Hughes, the university’s mission should be about equipping students to think critically rather than insulating them from professors’ political beliefs.—
Julia Bonavita , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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This collaboration will be showcased at the upcoming Building Wealth Today for Tomorrow (BWTT) Financial Empowerment Summit, now in its fifth year, where ESSENCE joins as a strategic partner to amplify the mission of equipping individuals and families with the tools to build generational wealth.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
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Management is currently working on finalizing its 2026 to 2028 strategic plan of which creation, production and distribution of high-quality furnishing fabrics and wall coverings remains at the core.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
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Now that might make some immediately reevaluate their life choices but not Ian Schwartz, an avid golfer and vice president of a textile and furnishing company.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
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Another clip captures Sheela and Alexander, a writer and artist, standing together in their wedding attire at the end of a dock.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Dumi’s infusion of tailoring with Nigerian lappa and wrapper attire was presented with the Savoir-Faire Prize by actor Camille Cottin at the 12th edition of the LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers in September.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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And while OpenAI is not yet profitable, chipmakers like Nvidia and TSMC supplying the AI boom are awash in earnings amid high demand.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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The United States has so far not announced any decision on supplying Tomahawks to Ukraine.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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Evening separates — ballgowns, cashmere sweaters, taffeta skirts and tops — as well as dresses are familiar territory for Stolman.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Madonna appeared at the Saint Laurent show during Paris Fashion Week in a sheer black lace midi dress and cropped black leather jacket.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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The franchise has also become part of Universal’s theme parks, with character meet-and-greets with Gabby and retail areas where guests can buy headbands, plush and apparel.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
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For home goods, gifts, and apparel, head to White Pelican or Stella Gray Luxury Boutique.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Rigging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigging. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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