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as in prepares
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 furnishes
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 equips
The company equips delivery drivers with hyper-specific data on millions of addresses throughout the United States and the United Kingdom, advising them of where to park and which entrance of a building to go through for the most efficient delivery.
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Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 11 Dec. 2024
Unlike forecasting, which aims to predict specific outcomes, strategic foresight equips leaders with insights into emerging trends and potential disruptions.
—Robert B. Tucker, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Investing in training, mentoring and professional development equips employees to meet business goals, even in challenging economic times.
—John Abusaid, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
This deep dive equips professionals to navigate relationships effectively, anticipate challenges and leverage opportunities arising from each stakeholder's background, ultimately leading to more successful and harmonious outcomes.
—Dr. Grace Lee, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Consider mentorship programs as well; these can foster knowledge-sharing while training equips employees with skills to handle new challenges.
—Jim Becker, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
The key, as always, will be to invest in the education and training that equips workers and young people with the skills to succeed in the new jobs and industries to come.
—Marc Benioff, TIME, 25 Nov. 2024
As the only accredited MBA offered by an HBCU in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, this program equips students with the skills needed for leadership roles in business and entrepreneurship.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 25 Nov. 2024
Sarah helps leaders enhance their executive presence, replace second-guessing with decisive action, and equips them to live powerfully and lead fluently.
—Sarah Mann, Harvard Business Review, 14 Nov. 2024
Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 11 Dec. 2024
Unlike forecasting, which aims to predict specific outcomes, strategic foresight equips leaders with insights into emerging trends and potential disruptions.
—Robert B. Tucker, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Investing in training, mentoring and professional development equips employees to meet business goals, even in challenging economic times.
—John Abusaid, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
This deep dive equips professionals to navigate relationships effectively, anticipate challenges and leverage opportunities arising from each stakeholder's background, ultimately leading to more successful and harmonious outcomes.
—Dr. Grace Lee, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Consider mentorship programs as well; these can foster knowledge-sharing while training equips employees with skills to handle new challenges.
—Jim Becker, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
The key, as always, will be to invest in the education and training that equips workers and young people with the skills to succeed in the new jobs and industries to come.
—Marc Benioff, TIME, 25 Nov. 2024
As the only accredited MBA offered by an HBCU in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, this program equips students with the skills needed for leadership roles in business and entrepreneurship.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 25 Nov. 2024
Sarah helps leaders enhance their executive presence, replace second-guessing with decisive action, and equips them to live powerfully and lead fluently.
—Sarah Mann, Harvard Business Review, 14 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equips
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The Trap Of Luck The difference between luck and capability lies in how an organization prepares for and responds to problems.Andreza Araujo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Now more than a year into her term, Bullock leads a central bank that, thus far, has held out on cutting interest rates, placing her fiercely in the spotlight as the country prepares for a 2025 election with cost of living concerns top-of-mind for voters.Erin Spencer Sairam, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The open-pit mine that furnishes nickel for Tesla batteries is largely hidden from public view behind a mountain.Ben Crair, The New Yorker, 23 Nov. 2024
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Through example, a country communicates its values and furnishes a context for all that its representatives say and do.Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 5 June 2020
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Though the brand calls it a balm, its lightweight, lotion-y formula qualifies more as a cuticle cream, and its skin-buffing massage tip takes its flake-reducing formula to the next level.Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
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Who qualifies for financial aid in Arizona?Helen Rummel, The Arizona Republic, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Equips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equips. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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