1
as in to prepare
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 to furnish
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 equip
Inside, the building will be equipped with Early Suppression, Fast Response sprinklers and LED lighting.
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Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 16 Feb. 2025
Followers of the Ferrari market have likely gasped at the premiums paid for six-speed versions of 21st-century models typically equipped with the F1 transmission, such as the 575M Maranello or 599 GTB.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
What makes this team better equipped to go further?
—Glenn Reeves, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025
It’s also equipped with two suction modes to suck up messes on hard floors, carpet, and upholstery.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 16 Feb. 2025
Followers of the Ferrari market have likely gasped at the premiums paid for six-speed versions of 21st-century models typically equipped with the F1 transmission, such as the 575M Maranello or 599 GTB.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
What makes this team better equipped to go further?
—Glenn Reeves, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025
It’s also equipped with two suction modes to suck up messes on hard floors, carpet, and upholstery.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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His selection as chairman was seen as key to propelling the military from two decades of war in the Middle East to a focus on preparing for and deterring potential conflict with China.—
Tara Copp and Lolita C. Baldor,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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The city can expect to receive about $1.3 million annually in tax revenue from three operating retail sales licenses, according to a staff report prepared for Wednesday’s meeting, and would receive more from a fourth license.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
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To that end, the university’s Basic Needs Services office, which furnishes a variety of programs and support to help Titans experiencing unforeseen financial hardship, is offering Financial Wellness Peer Mentoring.—
Contributing Writer,
Orange County Register,
14 Feb. 2025
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From mid-century modern bed frames to high-quality outdoor tables for al fresco hosting, this comprehensive sale boasts enough deals to furnish virtually any space.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 2025
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People in the country illegally generally do not qualify except for emergency medical care.—
Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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Six managers can qualify for the table bonus this week and three of them have a home game, which feels important when taking this gamble.—
Holly Shand,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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France sold him Mirage fighter jets, the Reagan administration gave him U.S. intelligence, and the Soviets supplied tanks and missiles.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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Not one shop or medical center onboard could supply guests with gastrointestinal suspension medication or replacement salts/fluid sachets.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Equip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equip. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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