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as in equips
to provide (someone) with what is needed for a task or activity
the art students were furnished with brushes, crayons, pencils, and various other art supplies
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as in provides
to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption
we'll gladly furnish the food for any out-of-town guests
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Recent Examples of furnishes
The open-pit mine that furnishes nickel for Tesla batteries is largely hidden from public view behind a mountain.
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Ben Crair, The New Yorker, 23 Nov. 2024
Through example, a country communicates its values and furnishes a context for all that its representatives say and do.
—Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 5 June 2020
Ben Crair, The New Yorker, 23 Nov. 2024
Through example, a country communicates its values and furnishes a context for all that its representatives say and do.
—Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 5 June 2020
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The company equips delivery drivers with hyper-specific data on millions of addresses throughout the United States and the United Kingdom, advising them of where to park and which entrance of a building to go through for the most efficient delivery.Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 11 Dec. 2024
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Unlike forecasting, which aims to predict specific outcomes, strategic foresight equips leaders with insights into emerging trends and potential disruptions.Robert B. Tucker, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Unity In The Workplace Atom bank provides another excellent example of fostering inclusivity and unity in the workplace.Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Answering multiple industries’ demands for sustainable solutions, synthetic biology provides scalable alternatives to existing manufacturing processes, in sync with the global sustainability agenda.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Discovery Set gives an introduction to the brand’s three-step regimen, and helps to reduce redness, inflammation and improve hydration.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This keeps me connected to the pulse of the industry and gives me insight into what may work and what may not.Dave Knox, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Furnishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furnishes. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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