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as in preparing
to make competent (as by training, skill, or ability) for a particular office or function
years of service in the congress and in the cabinet equipped him better than most people for the office of the presidency
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as in furnishing
to provide (someone) with what is needed for a task or activity
a visit to a ski shop to equip ourselves for a week of skiing in the Rockies
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Recent Examples of equipping
The secretary and the Chief of Naval Operations, the Navy’s top admiral, are responsible for training and equipping the Navy.
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Luis Martinez, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Some users have also speculated that the restriction might block bad actors from equipping drones with Starlink.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
DuVal said that equipping students with the proper safety protocols now will protect them in the future.
—Drew Aunkst, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
To prepare for the journey, the astronauts also underwent extensive geology training, equipping them to accurately photograph and describe lunar features such as ancient lava flows and impact craters during their time around the Moon.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
Hospitality Partnerships Are Key Since 2013, Tréca Paris has been supporting the Airelles hotel group in equipping its prestigious establishments.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 Mar. 2026
Iran now appears to be equipping more of its ballistic missiles with a cargo warhead, which can carry cluster submunitions, than in previous conflicts with Israel.
—Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
But that was before Apple started equipping Macs with its own in-house silicon, upping the ante for what consumers expect in terms of battery life even when pushing these machines to their fullest potential.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Autocratic states that are equipping their militaries are taking notes.
—Justin Salhani, The Dial, 5 Mar. 2026
Luis Martinez, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Some users have also speculated that the restriction might block bad actors from equipping drones with Starlink.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
DuVal said that equipping students with the proper safety protocols now will protect them in the future.
—Drew Aunkst, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
To prepare for the journey, the astronauts also underwent extensive geology training, equipping them to accurately photograph and describe lunar features such as ancient lava flows and impact craters during their time around the Moon.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
Hospitality Partnerships Are Key Since 2013, Tréca Paris has been supporting the Airelles hotel group in equipping its prestigious establishments.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 Mar. 2026
Iran now appears to be equipping more of its ballistic missiles with a cargo warhead, which can carry cluster submunitions, than in previous conflicts with Israel.
—Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
But that was before Apple started equipping Macs with its own in-house silicon, upping the ante for what consumers expect in terms of battery life even when pushing these machines to their fullest potential.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Autocratic states that are equipping their militaries are taking notes.
—Justin Salhani, The Dial, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equipping
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The two were caught on camera by fellow passengers who were filming while the plane was on the runway preparing for takeoff.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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The British Embassy in Washington, DC, posted a video on social media on April 27 giving people a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into preparing afternoon tea for 650 people.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Underutilizing the space with overly diminutive pieces and furnishing too sparsely can actually make a space feel smaller, according to interior designer Kishani Perera.—
Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
20 Apr. 2026
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Knightsbridge has handled everything from furnishing the rental to securing a gym membership to sourcing wine for the family’s collection.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2026
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In 2024, President Joe Biden’s administration added SNAP to the list of qualifying programs.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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While the race is a one-night event, there are also three practice rounds held across two days and one qualifying round that takes place the night before the main race.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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The plant is expected to start supplying fertilizers to Latin American markets by early 2029, offering some respite to a region that is critical to global crop exports yet dependent on fertilizer imports.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The station, northeast of Ramallah, is a vital water hub, supplying around 100,000 Palestinians across more than 20 communities.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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After the core stage arrives at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, teams will complete the stage outfitting and vertical integration, and the agency’s Exploration Ground Systems Program will stack the rocket’s components in preparation for launch.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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In 2025, the state implemented changes, outfitting security with non-lethal equipment after a review of safety concerns and an internal investigation.—
Cheryl Fiandaca,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Equipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equipping. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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