rig 1 of 2

noun

Definition of rignext
1
as in carriage
a horse-drawn wheeled vehicle for carrying passengers romantic couples enjoy being driven in the old-fashioned rig through the park

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2
as in clothing
covering for the human body most of the celebrants of the town's bicentennial will be in festive rig—so don't show up in jeans

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rig

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verb

ˈrig How to pronounce rig (audio)
as in to equip
to provide (someone) with what is needed for a task or activity carefully rigged each diver with the required equipment before starting out

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Recent Examples of rig
Noun
According to Seroka, more than half the truckers registered at the port run five rigs or fewer. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026 The rig crushed several vehicles, including a car with a woman inside driving past the site. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026
Verb
That unaffordability, Talarico argued at the nighttime rally in Texas that was packed with younger voters, is because billionaires and corrupt politicians have rigged the system. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026 Conservative nonprofit Advance Colorado put Amendment 86 on the ballot to make sure no one will try to rig the map again. — Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rig
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rig
  1. carriage
  2. clothing
  3. equip
  4. cab
  5. attire
  6. supply
  7. chariot
  8. dress
Noun
  • His death appeared to be the first fatality involving a horse carriage in Central Park since the rides began.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Trump blasts ban as NYC votes to end 170-year horse carriage tradition.
    — , FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of carriage
Noun
  • The rise of cheaper fashion and athletic clothing subsequently put pressure on premium denim.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Thrifting, attending clothing swaps and raiding friends' and family members' closets are all ways to avoid buying new costumes.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of clothing
Verb
  • Starship and Orion will dock as part of Artemis III but the SpaceX vehicle won't be equipped with a crew cabin for the mission's astronauts to enter.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Pressure is something Kessler feels equipped to handle, even while acknowledging that the stakes are high and that all the noise about the high price the team paid to acquire him only increased the volume.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of equip
Noun
  • There is a wall with removable dashboard panels across the color spectrum and a couple of miniature models of the cab with tiny, colored panels to help customers decide on the details.
    — Eric Bangeman, ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Drivers with newer Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab trucks can also explore the OEDRO under-seat storage organizer for 2019–2026 models Always confirm the vehicle's model, cab configuration, and fitment details before purchasing.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of cab
Noun
  • Hiding his Caesar cut under his signature New York Yankees cap and adorned with a glittery stack of gold chains, JAY-Z kept his setlist as tight as his concert attire of bulletproof vests.
    — Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • So Wednesday, her parents — Joe and Jennie — showed up to districts in protect-women's-sports attire to honor their daughter's courage.
    — Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of attire
Verb
  • Adnan Siraj Rakin, an assistant professor at Binghamton University, warned that robotics developers may face risks when relying on language models supplied by third parties.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Publicly, Pacific Fusion talks mostly about its future ability to supply electricity, a promise the fusion industry has made for years.
    — Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of supply
Noun
  • During the period known as the Xi (Western) Zhou dynasty (1046–771 bce), warfare had been dominated by aristocratic elites and chariot forces and was generally conducted by armies smaller than those of subsequent centuries.
    — Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Moments later, Sol’s chariot resumed its fiery march across the sky, just as modern science predicted.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of chariot
Noun
  • Sparkling metallic accents and starry motifs light up a halter dress, a sophisticated pajama pantsuit or a sheer chiffon gown with billowing sleeves, and sequins shine on a short sleeveless dress through a festive lens.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Well, that Attersee dress—last April or something, the alert popped up.
    — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of dress

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“Rig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rig. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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