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
Russia responded by outfitting the glide bombs with Kometa satellite navigation modules that are more resistant to jamming.
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Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Filson Premier American fashion label Filson was established in 1897, with the intention of outfitting Gold Rush prospectors.
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Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Altirs started to expand the company’s reach into the pro ranks, buying and outfitting a professional team in the USL, the Wilmington Hammerheads, in 2013.
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Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
In the sale, there is something for every upcoming occasion, whether that be packing for vacation or outfitting for a sweaty commute.
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Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
This served as my ultimate music festival outfitting hack at Glastonbury last summer.
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Natalie Cantell,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
But with a newborn, my rug priorities quickly shifted to outfitting a baby’s nursery.
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Briana Feigon,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
Since 1870, Rome’s Schostal has been outfitting discerning men in everything from pajamas to skivvies, all made in Italy and beloved by the likes of Wes Anderson and Harry Styles.
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Air Mail,
13 June 2026
But Saeta, which has been outfitting the team since coming to its rescue after the country’s devastating 2010 earthquake, has been struggling to keep up with demands, creating an opening for designers and other vendors selling unofficial merchandise.
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Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Filson Premier American fashion label Filson was established in 1897, with the intention of outfitting Gold Rush prospectors.
—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Altirs started to expand the company’s reach into the pro ranks, buying and outfitting a professional team in the USL, the Wilmington Hammerheads, in 2013.
—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
In the sale, there is something for every upcoming occasion, whether that be packing for vacation or outfitting for a sweaty commute.
—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
This served as my ultimate music festival outfitting hack at Glastonbury last summer.
—
Natalie Cantell,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
But with a newborn, my rug priorities quickly shifted to outfitting a baby’s nursery.
—
Briana Feigon,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
Since 1870, Rome’s Schostal has been outfitting discerning men in everything from pajamas to skivvies, all made in Italy and beloved by the likes of Wes Anderson and Harry Styles.
—
Air Mail,
13 June 2026
But Saeta, which has been outfitting the team since coming to its rescue after the country’s devastating 2010 earthquake, has been struggling to keep up with demands, creating an opening for designers and other vendors selling unofficial merchandise.
—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outfitting
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South Korea is hardly alone among the many countries looking to Ukraine’s example in training and equipping their militaries with more drones.
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Partners who show up for prenatal visits, advocate in exam rooms, and carry their share at home measurably improve outcomes for mother and baby alike—a role worth honoring, and worth equipping more men to play.
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Contemporary collectors, private equity executives furnishing country houses, and even artists such as David Hockney and Jeff Koons have all helped broaden interest in the field.
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In one workshop in Barquisimeto, welders are building bunk beds for displaced families, furnishing improvised shelters.
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During the pandemic, the company started supplying medical apparel to hospitals and schools, and the business took off, with revenue doubling in 2020, Beig said.
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The United States remained the world’s largest oil and gas producer in 2025, supplying nearly 21% of global oil production and 26% of global natural gas production.
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“Outfitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outfitting. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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