as in equipping
to provide (someone) with what is needed for a task or activity
outfitted the scuba instructors handsomely with all new gear
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Recent Examples of outfitting
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.
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Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
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
Levi’s will take over the mansion’s primary bedroom and dressing room, outfitting the spaces with pieces from the Levi’s Blue Tab collection, the brand’s premium denim range inspired by Japan.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
These small décor items are essential when outfitting a space and infusing it with a dollop of your own charisma, but too many tiny trinkets can lead to a cluttered feel fast, says interior designer Jennifer Pacca.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
Birds are outfitting their nests with cigarette butts.
—Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
With summer just around the corner, now is the perfect moment to stock up on warm-weather needs, whether that means outfitting your spring wardrobe or upgrading your hydration game.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Available in up to a 12’ X 15’ configuration, this rug is ideal for outfitting oversized backyards with a neutral textile.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
Goldfields doesn't shy away from electrical power, outfitting the Escape Pod with a full hardware suite stored in the rear right-side cabinet.
—New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2026
Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
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
Levi’s will take over the mansion’s primary bedroom and dressing room, outfitting the spaces with pieces from the Levi’s Blue Tab collection, the brand’s premium denim range inspired by Japan.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
These small décor items are essential when outfitting a space and infusing it with a dollop of your own charisma, but too many tiny trinkets can lead to a cluttered feel fast, says interior designer Jennifer Pacca.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
Birds are outfitting their nests with cigarette butts.
—Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
With summer just around the corner, now is the perfect moment to stock up on warm-weather needs, whether that means outfitting your spring wardrobe or upgrading your hydration game.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Available in up to a 12’ X 15’ configuration, this rug is ideal for outfitting oversized backyards with a neutral textile.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
Goldfields doesn't shy away from electrical power, outfitting the Escape Pod with a full hardware suite stored in the rear right-side cabinet.
—New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outfitting
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The secretary and the Chief of Naval Operations, the Navy’s top admiral, are responsible for training and equipping the Navy.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Some users have also speculated that the restriction might block bad actors from equipping drones with Starlink.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
22 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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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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“Outfitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outfitting. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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