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as in to equip
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 to provide
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 furnish
Winner may be required to furnish proof of identity, address, and age to receive a prize.
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Vogue, 29 July 2025
Other bits and bobs had been seen on the History Channel, furnishing the Continental Army and, on the CW, a vampire who deployed with First World War infantry in France.
—Alex Carp, New Yorker, 28 July 2025
All come fully furnished and include Four Seasons property management, with the option to participate in the resort’s rental program.
—Kim Westerman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
Off the back, a three-season sunroom — painted in calming hues, strung with lights, and furnished with repurposed rattan, offers the perfect perch to watch the fire pit glow as night falls.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 18 July 2025
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Vogue, 29 July 2025
Other bits and bobs had been seen on the History Channel, furnishing the Continental Army and, on the CW, a vampire who deployed with First World War infantry in France.
—Alex Carp, New Yorker, 28 July 2025
All come fully furnished and include Four Seasons property management, with the option to participate in the resort’s rental program.
—Kim Westerman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
Off the back, a three-season sunroom — painted in calming hues, strung with lights, and furnished with repurposed rattan, offers the perfect perch to watch the fire pit glow as night falls.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for furnish
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Each bathroom is equipped with a video feed showing the hallway outside and a dedicated telephone line.—
John Miller,
CNN Money,
3 Aug. 2025
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Both choices also have front-wheel drive standard, but the hybrid review vehicle was equipped with all-wheel drive, a bonus for the truck’s versatility persona.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
3 Aug. 2025
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The remaining power would be purchased by Hoosier Energy, which provides electricity in Indiana and Illinois.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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Your guide provides instructions and all necessary equipment, making this tour suitable for both novices and experienced paddlers.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Australia’s feral rabbits are descendants of rabbits that newly arriving European colonists brought with them to supply meat and fur.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Hartford needs the suburban workers to fill its office buildings, and the suburbs in turn need a strong Hartford to supply jobs in insurance, health care and other industries.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
30 July 2025
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Sullivan's unique blend of contemporary R&B, soul, gospel and reggae influences gave quiet storm, late-night radio vibes, especially as a vibrant orange and red sunset transformed the upbeat evening into a moody night illuminated by smartphone flashlights.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
27 July 2025
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Pro Bowl quarterback Matthew Stafford was expected to miss the first handful of practices with a sore back, but head coach Sean McVay gave an update on Stafford's status on Saturday that likely has Rams fans at least a little concerned.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 July 2025
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“Furnish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furnish. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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