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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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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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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
Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
China has installed three structures—including a steel rig—on the western side of the PMZ.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Joseph Goldstein, New York Times, 18 May 2025
Crossing traditional boundaries, Trump directed Bondi to consider prosecuting two former officials of his Department of Homeland Security, Christopher Krebs and Miles Taylor, for rejecting his false contention the 2020 election was rigged against him.
—Carl Leubsdorf, Mercury News, 16 May 2025
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Noun
To get it, photographer Ronan Donovan and photo engineer Tom O’Brien had to build a custom underwater camera rig, designed to function beneath ice in shallow, silty water.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
China has installed three structures—including a steel rig—on the western side of the PMZ.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Verb
Two crew members of a Mexican Navy sailing ship died on Saturday night when the ship drifted directly into the underside of the Brooklyn Bridge, smashing its masts and rigging.
—Joseph Goldstein, New York Times, 18 May 2025
Crossing traditional boundaries, Trump directed Bondi to consider prosecuting two former officials of his Department of Homeland Security, Christopher Krebs and Miles Taylor, for rejecting his false contention the 2020 election was rigged against him.
—Carl Leubsdorf, Mercury News, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rig
Noun
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Edgewood’s parlors, its ample lawn, and a fine carriage house with original stables that is under renovation are desirable venues for weddings and corporate retreats.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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In addition to the over 8,300-square-foot main residence, the estate features a three-bedroom guesthouse and one-bedroom carriage house, as well as a barn and stables.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
27 May 2025
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The attacker wore dark clothing, a dark-colored baseball cap with an LA Dodgers logo and a backpack.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
1 June 2025
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First, perpetual use can restrict future brand deals, especially with competing companies in large brand categories such as clothing, beauty, home decor, etc.—
Kristen Bousquet,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Verb
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Lenovo also plans to release two more versions this year: one equipped with SteamOS, which will cost $599, and another that will use the more powerful Z2 or Z2 Pro.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 June 2025
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People without air conditioning in their homes were urged to stay overnight at a friend's house equipped with cooling capabilities.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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His diary-like home production This Is Not a Film was produced under house arrest, while the masterful Taxi was shot within the confines of a cab that the director himself drove around Tehran.—
Eric Kohn,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
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This yellow cab charm in particular is an appropriate symbol of the city: right up there with a pretzel and a pigeon.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
29 May 2025
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Without the resources to be self-sufficient, Asia must rely on LNG imports to meet its energy demands, and the U.S is taking advantage of the opportunity to supply.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Manila deploys missions to supply a small garrison of troops living aboard an aging warship that was deliberately run aground in 1999 to protect its maritime claims.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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In Greek mythology, Helios is the god of the sun often portrayed flying through the sky on his golden chariot pulled by winged horses.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
13 May 2025
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In a hilarious video, Jerri was caught on camera riding the family's automatic floor vacuum like her own personal chariot.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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Since Covid, some companies have relaxed their standards for office attire, but Kelly and London say that wearing suitable work clothing remains key to professional success.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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Going on his eleventh year helming the ABC program, Muir, 51, opened up to PEOPLE about his life on and off camera — including his attire for news casts.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
2 June 2025
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Each asset is delivered fully furnished and turnkey-ready, designed to support rental income potential, with a model that aims to be largely hands-off for investors.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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Pyongyang reportedly furnished 148 Hwasong-11s for use by Russia against Ukrainian cities, though these allegedly demonstrated a roughly 50% failure rate after launch.—
Sebastien Roblin,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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“Rig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rig. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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