as in clothing
covering for the human body
even at the Ivies they dress in the standard rigging of the college student: T-shirt and jeans
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as in equipping
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 rigging
Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2024
But his career at the network came to an end in the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, as Dobbs advanced conspiracy theories of ballot rigging.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 18 July 2024
The balls, the bags, the entire snake trap rigging.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 26 Sep. 2024
There is no doubt that the electoral process to date has been marred by deep irregularities and widespread rigging.
—Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Foreign Affairs, 26 Jan. 2022
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In the new film, a bank of lighting rigging comes crashing to the stage in flames, nearly taking out several future comedy legends.
—Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2024
But his career at the network came to an end in the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, as Dobbs advanced conspiracy theories of ballot rigging.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 18 July 2024
The balls, the bags, the entire snake trap rigging.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 26 Sep. 2024
There is no doubt that the electoral process to date has been marred by deep irregularities and widespread rigging.
—Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Foreign Affairs, 26 Jan. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rigging
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Unfortunately, instead of making the clip that attaches to your clothing a peg or similarly sprung clip, King Smith has opted for one reminiscent of a plastic paperclip.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Poll workers, political party observers, and election officials can't wear shirts, hats, or other clothing items with political slogans.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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To achieve this, most AI efforts focused on perfecting the perception module using deep learning, equipping cars with sensors like lidar.Igal Raichelgauz, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Here is one of the few issues that unites us—a recognition that our education system plays a fundamental role in equipping individuals to engage critically and thoughtfully with the world.Marvin Krislov, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Topped off with a sophisticated spin on a classic shearling jacket, your attire is effortlessly chic and lets your true personality shine.Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024
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Obscene, offensive, indecent or inappropriate attire.Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2024
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As the ladies start filing into Sai’s dodgeball event in a various states of athletic dress, Brynn decides to spill the beans and tells Sai … and Jenna … and Racquel … and Ubah.Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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Sitting within its broader spring 2025 ready-to-wear collection, the strategic addition is kicking off with a selection of dresses priced $595 to $1,000.Emily Mercer, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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Some experts foresee the biggest impact on retail goods such as electronics and apparel, as the U.S. imports only about 15% of its food supply.J.J. McCorvey, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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This 31,000-square-foot store in the Paddock Shops at 4350 Summit Plaza Drive will sell gear and apparel for camping, cycling, hiking, running, fitness, and climbing.Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Rigging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigging. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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