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
Meily Perez, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
As captain of the foretop, Peglar would have been a petty officer responsible for overseeing sailors who maintained the sails and rigging of the ship’s foremast.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
John Annese, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
He was also found to have clinched his second term as president through a ballot-rigging scheme.
—Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Bid rigging and collusion among contractors can also become an issue.
—Meily Perez, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
As captain of the foretop, Peglar would have been a petty officer responsible for overseeing sailors who maintained the sails and rigging of the ship’s foremast.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Verb
Jones and Rozier have been linked to bet rigging in seven pro games in 2023 and 2024.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
He was also found to have clinched his second term as president through a ballot-rigging scheme.
—Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rigging
Noun
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From electronics to clothing to food, nearly every industry has felt the sting.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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The headscarf and loose clothing cover the entire body.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Angstman sees his job as critical to equipping students with critical thinking about future policy and climate issues.—
Andrea Steffes-Tuttle,
Denver Post,
12 June 2026
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Read Alliance directly contributes by equipping high schoolers with foundational teaching skills and professional development, creating a pipeline of future teachers from within their own communities, and addressing critical staffing needs.—
Read Alliance,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Tuesday's protest came in response to the widespread detention of women and girls in Herat province in recent days by the Taliban's morality police force, for alleged violations of the group's rules on attire, which require women to cover their hair and faces.—
Ahmad Mukhtar,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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The Octagon Girls couldn’t step foot on the White House lawn this weekend in their usual business attire, not for UFC Freedom 250.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
Verb
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According to a 2025 American Home Shield survey, the first year of homeownership can cost $86,698 when factoring in down payment, furnishing, renovations and tools purchased.—
Kathy Collins,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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After nearly eight decades of furnishing homes in the Charlotte region, a local retail fixture is preparing to dim its lights for the last time.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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The dress was designed with an open back, with a single strap that featured press-stud fastening.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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Silk pieces come in relaxed, slinky silhouettes such as slip dresses and matching sets, cashmere silk helps sweaters and knits feel lightweight, cotton cashmere is for all the sporty-chic styles, and stretch linen adds an airy feel.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
10 June 2026
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The base is used to store fuel reserves supplying the Russian military, according to the statement posted on Telegram.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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But there have been questions about their ties in recent years, with North Korea prioritizing cooperation with Russia by supplying troops and weapons to support its war against Ukraine.—
Hyung-Jin Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Go from the golf course to dinner, through travel days and all your summer plans with apparel designed to protect.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Instead the result is very wearable, playful, fantastic apparel, pieces built with strength to them that is incredibly appealing.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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“Rigging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigging. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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