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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The decline came as crews began inspecting power lines and preparing to restore service in communities that had been without electricity since Wednesday evening.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Continue reading … CHEF'S DEFENSE — Supreme Court to decide whether preparing meals for terrorists can bar asylum.

— , FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of preparing

Verb

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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While a credit card advertising a 0% APR generally does not charge interest on qualifying purchases or balance transfers for a period of time, there is a lot of fine print to read.

— Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 14 Oct. 2026
The latest forecast includes approximately 5,500 customers enrolled in PG&E’s Medical Baseline program, which serves people with qualifying medical needs, and areas associated with six tribal governments.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of qualifying

Verb

Serhii Sternenko, who runs a foundation supplying drones to Ukrainian forces and previously served as an adviser to Ukraine's defense minister, also reported the Starlink speed limits and later said the speeds were being limited even further.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
By 2045, the downstate Ameren area will need 8 gigawatts of batteries capable of supplying the grid for four hours to provide reliable service, consultants for the IPA and other state agencies said last month.

— John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of supplying

Verb

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
Building a new factory, outfitting it for production, and actually producing vaccine doses could require a significant amount of lead time.

— Joel Dodge, STAT, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of outfitting

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