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
Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2025
The 19th-century sailing ship with authentic rigging was built in a parking lot outside their Toronto studio, with an ice esplanade to get up to it.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
Ted Johnson, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
And during the special sessions, the priority should have been delivering relief to Kerr County and the Hill Country after the devastating July floods, not scoring points and rigging maps in partisan fights.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Oct. 2025
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Noun
They are accused of orchestrating a high-tech poker rigging scheme that duped unsuspecting gamblers and raked in millions of dollars over six years.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2025
The 19th-century sailing ship with authentic rigging was built in a parking lot outside their Toronto studio, with an ice esplanade to get up to it.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
Smartmatic sued Fox News in 2021, alleging that its hosts and guest amplified false claims that it was involved in rigging the 2020 election in favor of Joe Biden.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
And during the special sessions, the priority should have been delivering relief to Kerr County and the Hill Country after the devastating July floods, not scoring points and rigging maps in partisan fights.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rigging
Noun
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Down the street are a gift store, a clothing boutique, an appliance store and a couple of restaurants.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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The brand’s name recognition, longstanding tradition of quality craftsmanship, and the durability expected of its clothing transitions seamlessly into its dog coat.—
Lauren Fischer,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The patriots’ dreams of liberty ricocheted around much of the rest of the planet, too, pushing questions about human dignity, popular sovereignty, and citizenship toward the top of the global agenda and equipping rights seekers everywhere with a potent new vocabulary.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Act established land-grant colleges across the country, democratizing higher education and equipping generations of Americans with the skills to meet the challenges of industrialization.—
Mark Hagerott,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The online home furnishing company is firing on all cylinders, the firm wrote after the company’s quarterly report.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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The collections, which encompass furnishing fabrics, wall coverings and trimmings, mark his second collaboration with the global lifestyle brand headquartered in Thailand.—
Bambina Wise,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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To add a wintertime edge to her sporty attire, Biles paid tribute to her husband.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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Indigenous dancers typically wear regalia, cultural attire reflecting their tribe's cultural heritage and their personal style.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Companies used the standpipe to bring water to the Rio Verde Foothills housing development after Scottsdale stopped supplying that community with water for several months in 2023.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Reservoirs supplying Tehran and other urban centers have dropped to critically low levels, while agricultural production in the nation’s most fertile regions is collapsing, threatening food security and rural livelihoods.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In it, the woman is wearing the then-modern attire of Viennese society, donning a white-and-blue dress and robe; the background, meanwhile, is full of East Asian motifs, representing Klimt’s fondness of Chinese and Japanese artifacts.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
12 Nov. 2025
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The latest restock is full of pieces ideal for both casual plans and upcoming holiday parties, including sweater dresses, knit blazers, full-zip hoodies, and comfy pants starting at just $15.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Inside the center – home to the Fila Museum and its extensive historical archives (including footwear, apparel, and documents) – the layout offers an immersive and engaging experience.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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For the country music lover who can’t wait to get back to Nashville, Imogene & Willie’s apparel lineup is a no-brainer.—
John Lonsdale,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Rigging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigging. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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