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as in preparing
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 furnishing
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 equipping
This means equipping software teams with the skills, resources and mindset to build resilience from the start.
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Tannu Jiwnani, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Blakeney, who left Universal last spring, specializes in equipping theme parks with all of the unsexy infrastructure required to function—toilets, cellphone towers—as well as ensuring that none of it impinges on the illusion.
—Bianca Bosker, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2025
Some school districts are even equipping buses with Wi-Fi hot spots or loaning devices to families, says Ellerson Ng.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
Educators can offer seminars on digital literacy for parents and children, equipping families with tools to navigate online spaces more safely.
—Alvin Thomas, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
Reaching our Brothers Everywhere (ROBE), based in Atlanta, is committed to educating, equipping, and empowering men to help increase breastfeeding rates and decrease infant mortality rates within African American communities.
—Essence, 29 Aug. 2025
Coombes said the Colorado Behavioral Health Administration contracts with Solari Crisis & Human Services to answer 988 calls, and that the training had already been equipping call-takers on the general line to support LGBTQ+ young people.
—Annie Sciacca, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
These opportunities provide a way for the OMYF to further invest in its grantee partners, equipping them with the skills and tools to strengthen their organizations, increase sustainability and maximize their impact in Central Florida, the team said.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Coombes said the Colorado Behavioral Health Administration contracts with Solari Crisis & Human Services to answer 988 calls, and that the training had already been equipping call-takers on the general line to support LGBTQ+ young people.
—Kff Health News, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2025
Tannu Jiwnani, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Blakeney, who left Universal last spring, specializes in equipping theme parks with all of the unsexy infrastructure required to function—toilets, cellphone towers—as well as ensuring that none of it impinges on the illusion.
—Bianca Bosker, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2025
Some school districts are even equipping buses with Wi-Fi hot spots or loaning devices to families, says Ellerson Ng.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
Educators can offer seminars on digital literacy for parents and children, equipping families with tools to navigate online spaces more safely.
—Alvin Thomas, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
Reaching our Brothers Everywhere (ROBE), based in Atlanta, is committed to educating, equipping, and empowering men to help increase breastfeeding rates and decrease infant mortality rates within African American communities.
—Essence, 29 Aug. 2025
Coombes said the Colorado Behavioral Health Administration contracts with Solari Crisis & Human Services to answer 988 calls, and that the training had already been equipping call-takers on the general line to support LGBTQ+ young people.
—Annie Sciacca, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
These opportunities provide a way for the OMYF to further invest in its grantee partners, equipping them with the skills and tools to strengthen their organizations, increase sustainability and maximize their impact in Central Florida, the team said.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Coombes said the Colorado Behavioral Health Administration contracts with Solari Crisis & Human Services to answer 988 calls, and that the training had already been equipping call-takers on the general line to support LGBTQ+ young people.
—Kff Health News, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equipping
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Despite the setback, Richardson has been focused on working hard and preparing himself for his next opportunity.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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In addition to her baby on the way, Cardi B is preparing to embark on a new project — a 32-city tour.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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The furniture, objects, and art left me feeling culturally satisfied and inspired to finally finish furnishing my apartment.—
Libby Page,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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Available for sale on the company’s website, Ten Runner offers a taste that is on the stronger side for bourbon, while furnishing notes of caramel, almond, and apple, without too sweet a finish.—
Andy Frye,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Unfortunately for Norris, his car likely suffered from a broken rear suspension, which is expected to be fixed for Saturday's FP3 and qualifying sessions.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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That preparation can include qualifying potential deal partners, envisioning a game plan to test buyer demand and preparing executive summaries to set the table for negotiations.—
Frank Williamson,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The organization is able to build low-cost homes while supplying mortgages to those who qualify through state funding and donations.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
Nashville Tennessean,
18 Sep. 2025
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The company expanded into supplying 3D vision cameras for robots in 2016, and doubled down on the space in 2022.—
Zinnia Lee,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Construction of the new space in OSB-1 is expected to be complete by October 1, at which point outfitting of the room will begin.—
Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
15 Sep. 2025
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This simple platform bed frame is great for those looking for a more minimalist approach to outfitting a child’s bedroom.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Equipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equipping. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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