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as in to equip
to provide (someone) with what is needed for a task or activity
the art students were furnished with brushes, crayons, pencils, and various other art supplies
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as in to provide
to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption
we'll gladly furnish the food for any out-of-town guests
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Recent Examples of furnish
Tables and playing pieces are furnished.
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Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
The living room room is furnished with a sofa bed and a small table, maximizing its usefulness, while a mini-split air-conditioning unit and underfloor heating system maintain a comfortable temperature.
—Adam Williams
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
They were each given nearly two years’ pay and furnished with positive letters of recommendation.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
Amanda is looking for something furnished, month-to-month, pet-friendly, doorman-operated, and with lots of light.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 27 May 2026
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Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
The living room room is furnished with a sofa bed and a small table, maximizing its usefulness, while a mini-split air-conditioning unit and underfloor heating system maintain a comfortable temperature.
—Adam Williams
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
They were each given nearly two years’ pay and furnished with positive letters of recommendation.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
Amanda is looking for something furnished, month-to-month, pet-friendly, doorman-operated, and with lots of light.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for furnish
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Accessibility There are six rooms with accessible showers, which can also be equipped with a chair if necessary.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Outside, the pool house is equipped with an outdoor fireplace for cooking, ideal for whipping up meals during pool parties and the like.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
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Plans are underway to provide wetsuits to the men and the rescue divers taught the group how to use the specialized equipment.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The policies proposed by the candidates range from eliminating key environmental laws to providing free childcare and college tuition.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Now, his family is suing the restaurant chain, as well as the manufacturer that supplied the raw ground beef kofta.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Affordability and housing supply needs have landed an increasing number of apartment complexes in the downtown corridor, many of which do not supply parking for every resident due to their proximity to transit options.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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The Washington Nationals used Richard Lovelady, who blew Monday’s series opener, as an opener, followed by veteran Miles Mikolas for a bulk appearance, their most promising combination given their roster construction and arms available.—
Danielle Allentuck,
Washington Post,
3 June 2026
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Further, current macroeconomic risks would call for more hedging, given that consumer sentiment may be pressured in the coming months by persistently higher oil prices, while decline in the savings rate could signal another sign of fragility, Murphy said.—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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“Furnish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furnish. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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