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as in carriage
a horse-drawn wheeled vehicle for carrying passengers
romantic couples enjoy being driven in the old-fashioned rig through the park
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as in clothing
covering for the human body
most of the celebrants of the town's bicentennial will be in festive rig—so don't show up in jeans
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as in to equip
to provide (someone) with what is needed for a task or activity
carefully rigged each diver with the required equipment before starting out
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Recent Examples of rig
Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 Nov. 2024
Among my reflections from the rig: This is a technological marvel.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2024
Philip Elliott, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
That message was amplified by conspiracy theorists who have peddled claims that the use of machines to count ballots allows results to be rigged.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
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Neither he nor the driver of the jackknifed rig were injured.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 Nov. 2024
Among my reflections from the rig: This is a technological marvel.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2024
Verb
What’s more, there’s absolutely no reason to say that results coming from election officials that don’t match the polls are rigged.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
That message was amplified by conspiracy theorists who have peddled claims that the use of machines to count ballots allows results to be rigged.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rig
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Jamie hands her a sack full of apples to keep her teeth healthy, kisses her passionately, and puts her on the carriage.Lincee Ray, EW.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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But some people criticized the lavish affair — which included a gold carriage procession and a display of the monarchy’s jewels — as an insensitive extravagance while millions across the country were struggling financially.Anna Cooban, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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Ghana is one of Africa’s leading importers of used clothing.Francis Kokutse, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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Such strong margins are largely driven by the company's emphasis on high-value clothing that is inexpensive to produce relative to its premium pricing.GuruFocus, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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With that, they’re equipped with the energy and focus to dispense their own pep talks again.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
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Additionally, the house is equipped with a two-car garage, accommodating vehicles and storage needs efficiently.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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He was caught when a good Samaritan cab driver alerted authorities, NYPD Chief of Detectives Joe Kenny said.Louis Casiano, Fox News, 18 Nov. 2024
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Fares depend on distance, and the cabs are usually best for shorter trips around town.Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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As well as local production, the U.S. is now reportedly supplying some specialist drone munitions, although no details have been given.David Hambling, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Starting in the 1960s, Arrillaga, who passed away in 2022, developed much of what would become Silicon Valley by supplying the rapidly expanding tech industry with offices to house the thousands of new workers flocking to the burgeoning tech industry.Paolo Confino, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
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While Ben-Hur is revered for its spectacular chariot race scene, Heston’s performance as the titular Judah Ben-Hur is also lauded as one of his best.Bryan Antunez, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Nov. 2024
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The deadly chariot race, a nearly 15-minute-long tour de force of practical effects and daring stunts, is one of the best action sequences ever filmed (if not the best).James Grebey, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
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Topped off with a sophisticated spin on a classic shearling jacket, your attire is effortlessly chic and lets your true personality shine.Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024
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Obscene, offensive, indecent or inappropriate attire.Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2024
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If that doesn’t suffice, the analysts suggest both a definition of inflation and a quick trip down memory lane—furnished with a couple of data points.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2024
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The outdoor space is also a highlight, which is just outside the kitchen and furnished with a table and chairs.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Rig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rig. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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