as in equipping
to provide (someone) with what is needed for a task or activity
outfitted the scuba instructors handsomely with all new gear
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Recent Examples of outfitting
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.
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Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
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
Orlando, Florida — Well before the sun rises in Orlando, joggers making their laps around Lake Underhill Park are joined by fishermen outfitting their kayaks on the edge of the boat ramp.
—Wesley Bruer, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
The ship will be taken to the outfitting pier, where the construction will be completed, per the behind the scenes video.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
No longer are Nike and Adidas the only brands outfitting the top players.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Huntsinger expects completion by the end of 2026, with Dolby and Meyer Sound outfitting its flagship Atmos theater.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, the high cost of buying multiple beds and bedding can be a barrier to families outfitting a home, especially for those moving out of homelessness, who are among the families Mock’s nonprofit serves.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2025
Vance Joseph tried outfitting himself in a modest tone, even if his unit hasn’t exactly acted benevolently toward its training camp counterpart.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2025
Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
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
Orlando, Florida — Well before the sun rises in Orlando, joggers making their laps around Lake Underhill Park are joined by fishermen outfitting their kayaks on the edge of the boat ramp.
—Wesley Bruer, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
The ship will be taken to the outfitting pier, where the construction will be completed, per the behind the scenes video.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
No longer are Nike and Adidas the only brands outfitting the top players.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Huntsinger expects completion by the end of 2026, with Dolby and Meyer Sound outfitting its flagship Atmos theater.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, the high cost of buying multiple beds and bedding can be a barrier to families outfitting a home, especially for those moving out of homelessness, who are among the families Mock’s nonprofit serves.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2025
Vance Joseph tried outfitting himself in a modest tone, even if his unit hasn’t exactly acted benevolently toward its training camp counterpart.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outfitting
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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
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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
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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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Once seen as a cloud laggard, Oracle is now positioning itself as a central player in supplying infrastructure for the AI boom, aided by Larry Ellison’s close ties with tech leaders like Elon Musk and Nvidia’s Jensen Huang.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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Continue reading … SHEEN COMES CLEAN – Charlie Sheen reveals how his massive drug habit alarmed the drug cartel supplying him.—
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FOXNews.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Outfitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outfitting. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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