rigged (up)

past tense of rig (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rigged (up)
Verb
  • The 155th Naval Infantry Brigade has probably already been destroyed and rebuilt many times—and is currently undergoing its latest replenishment after reportedly losing many of its people and much of its equipment to Ukrainian mines, drones and artillery.
    David Axe, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Since that time, the structure went from hotel to residences, was demolished and rebuilt, and finally underwent a $1-million renovation and redesign by Miami architect Kobi Karp before reopening as the 425-room, LEED Silver certified 1 Hotel.
    Shivani Vora, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The initial rollout will see ANA’s existing Dreamliners retrofitted with the new cabins, with the rest to follow on future deliveries.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 29 July 2025
  • After the Exxon Valdez spill in March 1989, Crowley invested $1.5 billion to retrofit its fleet of smaller tankers to add double hulls.
    Christopher Helman, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
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“Rigged (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigged%20%28up%29. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.

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