EQUIPPING Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

equipping

verb

present participle of equip

as in preparing

to make competent (as by training, skill, or ability) for a particular office or function years of service in the congress and in the cabinet equipped him better than most people for the office of the presidency

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as in furnishing

to provide (someone) with what is needed for a task or activity a visit to a ski shop to equip ourselves for a week of skiing in the Rockies

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Recent Examples of equipping Its modular design is intended to support installation in field environments, potentially simplifying the process of equipping vehicles with robotic capabilities. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026 Costs would cover the design, construction, furnishing and equipping of the facility. — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026 Martinique has identified offshore wind and geothermal power as areas with significant potential, while a major program is equipping 67 schools with photovoltaic panels. — Panorama Media Ltd, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026 Capability is equipping employees with the skills, knowledge and tools to work differently. — Eva Majercsik, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Sectors that are building/equipping/powering data centers (construction, manufacturing, utilities) were stronger. — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026 The secretary and the Chief of Naval Operations, the Navy's top admiral, are responsible for training and equipping the Navy. — Emily Chang, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026 After partnering with Lumma 4D E-Motion, the Arizona chain is equipping theaters with a 4D experience. — Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 1 Sep. 2026 While delaying exposure to online dangers might help, equipping young people with the tools and knowledge to better handle those challenges is vital. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 31 Aug. 2026

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States preparing for an imminent war prioritize military mobilization and strategic hardening; Fujian, by contrast, is being developed as a long-term engine of economic integration, innovation, and cross-Strait connectivity.

— Ningrong Liu, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
In an interview with Vogue at Cannes, Hoyeon described spending six months preparing for the action sequences, including firearms training, obtaining a stick-shift driving license, and learning stunt-driving techniques.

— Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of preparing

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Costs would cover the design, construction, furnishing and equipping of the facility.

— Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026
The request was made prior to Guilfoyle’s Senate confirmation last year, and Deters has denied furnishing the money.

— Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of furnishing

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Eligible adults were able to receive as much as $1,200 as well as $500 per qualifying child.

— Chad de Guzman, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
Along with preventing that tax increase, the law added deductions for qualifying tips and overtime pay, as well as certain auto loan interest.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of qualifying

Verb

Simmons said OpenAI, Anthropic and Google are supplying credits, certificates and access to their training platforms so trainees learn on the tools employers use.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
Fanatics is supplying James with the helicopter as part of a multiyear, exclusive trading card and collectibles contract signed in 2024.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of supplying

Verb

Chris took creative ownership of the interior of Firehouse Subs restaurants, outfitting each location with a custom mural depicting fire and police service unique to the restaurant’s town.

— Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
The brand reinterpreted the Karakorum, Verone, Himalaya and Tibb jackets, paying tribute to its history, alpine culture and commitment to outfitting expeditions.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of outfitting

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