GIRDING Synonyms: 101 Similar and Opposite Words

girding

verb

present participle of gird

as in wrapping

to encircle or bind with or as if with a belt for the celebration of the heroes' return, well-wishers girded hundreds of trees with yellow ribbons she girded her waist with a delicate sash

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as in equipping

to provide (someone) with what is needed for a task or activity the Spartan warrior girded himself for battle with sword and shield

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as in surrounding

to form a circle around a tall hedge girds the exclusive estate and shields it from prying eyes

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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
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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