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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
Renovated in 2023, the traditional Goan style continues in guest rooms with parquet floors, cane weave chairs, antique-style wardrobes with mirrors and headboards, and furnished balconies or terraces.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
The archways are furnished with sluice gates that can open to allow excess water to pass through in periods of flooding.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
That story involved some alcohol as the fan was under 21, and another man was later charged with furnishing alcohol to a minor.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
After renovating and furnishing it, the couple formerly known as Brangelina celebrated their wedding at Château Miraval in August 2014.
—Cathy Tran, Vanity Fair, 7 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
The archways are furnished with sluice gates that can open to allow excess water to pass through in periods of flooding.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
That story involved some alcohol as the fan was under 21, and another man was later charged with furnishing alcohol to a minor.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
After renovating and furnishing it, the couple formerly known as Brangelina celebrated their wedding at Château Miraval in August 2014.
—Cathy Tran, Vanity Fair, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for furnish
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Guest rooms and suites with spacious living areas are both available, all of course equipped with the famous Four Seasons mattresses and linens that nearly guarantee a sound night’s sleep.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Riot police equipped with tactical gear were forced to march onto the field to quell the escalating unrest.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Cameron Brink’s 10 points were the only ones provided by the Sparks’ bench, while the Tempo got 42 points from reserves.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2026
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Accessibility Ocean Casino Resort strives to provide an accessible experience for all guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Across Oahu’s North Shore, an area famed for its big-wave surfing, the small farms that help supply the island’s food are struggling after back-to-back storms in March brought the state’s worst flooding in two decades.—
Jennifer Sinco Kelleher,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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Travis Miller, an energy and utilities analyst for Morningstar, said utility executives on earnings calls are emphasizing efforts to cut costs or protect residential customers from the cost to supply electricity to data centers.—
Marc Levy,
Fortune,
17 May 2026
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Simple and streamlined, this linen tank top is one of the most versatile additions to any travel wardrobe—I’m even eyeing it in a few different colors, given its affordable price tag.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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Virginia Governor Robert Dinwiddie gave him Washington’s name.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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“Furnish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furnish. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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