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noun

Definition of rigsnext
plural of rig
as in carriages
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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verb

present tense third-person singular of rig
as in supplies
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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  1. carriages
  2. equips
  3. furnishes
Noun
  • The carriages have expanded legroom when compared with the current models, which are 20 years old.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • People leave sleeping babies in carriages outside of cafés.
    Chloé Skye Weiser, Contributor, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of carriages
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of equips
Verb
  • The open-pit mine that furnishes nickel for Tesla batteries is largely hidden from public view behind a mountain.
    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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