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Recent Examples of unequipped
The status quo is a death sentence, and the Far Northwest Side is currently unequipped to stop it.
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Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
But an explosive row broke out between the hierarchy and Nuno, who felt the squad was unequipped for the schedule’s demands.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
About how heartbreakingly unequipped this country is to treat those suffering with memory illnesses.
—Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Humans may be biologically unequipped to handle the relentless pace and pressures of modern life, a new study suggests, with chronic stress emerging as a significant evolutionary mismatch in the industrialized world.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025
The limited staff, funding, and data heading into a shutdown, however, could leave the federal government even more unequipped to prepare for and respond to climate risks.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
Ned works to revive the paper back to its glory days, recruiting the existing, wholly unequipped staff as reporters — including one recognizable accountant.
—EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
But an explosive row broke out between the hierarchy and Nuno, who felt the squad was unequipped for the schedule’s demands.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
About how heartbreakingly unequipped this country is to treat those suffering with memory illnesses.
—Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Humans may be biologically unequipped to handle the relentless pace and pressures of modern life, a new study suggests, with chronic stress emerging as a significant evolutionary mismatch in the industrialized world.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025
The limited staff, funding, and data heading into a shutdown, however, could leave the federal government even more unequipped to prepare for and respond to climate risks.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
Ned works to revive the paper back to its glory days, recruiting the existing, wholly unequipped staff as reporters — including one recognizable accountant.
—EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unequipped
Adjective
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In particular, Maher accused the White House of being unprepared for an Iranian military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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The brand-new military craft is designed to be a VTOL machine that can dart through the skies at jet-like speeds of 400 to 450 knots and hover from unprepared surfaces—at least, that’s the goal.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Librandi, part of the latest planeload of like-minded volunteers, was young, untrained and eager to make a difference in the face of devastation.—
Elizabeth Germino,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Bambi was followed by Bruno, the same breed, but even more untrained and wild.—
Via Scribner,
Literary Hub,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But Miami is using an inexperienced quarterback, who had struggled on every level of the game with the exception of spot playing time the past two years, to do so?—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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One year ago, Georgetown was deemed too small and too inexperienced – yet the Royals developed a hard-nosed defensive identity that led to their first state championship in program history.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Unequipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unequipped. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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