outfits 1 of 2

noun

Definition of outfitsnext
plural of outfit
1
as in costumes
clothing chosen as appropriate for a specific situation the restaurant provides its waitstaff with themed outfits do you want to buy a new outfit for the Halloween party?

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as in companies
a commercial or industrial activity or organization they're an outfit specializing in travel tours for senior citizens

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as in teams
a group of people working together on a task the whole outfit quit early for lunch

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outfits

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verb

present tense third-person singular of outfit
as in supplies
to provide (someone) with what is needed for a task or activity outfitted the scuba instructors handsomely with all new gear

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outfits
  1. armies
  2. equips
  3. furnishes
  4. crews
  5. enterprises
  6. squads
Noun
  • In the early winter darkness, lights flash on the horizon as the two armies trade artillery fire.
    Brian Mann, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
  • More recently, the year-long war between the Israeli and Hezbollah armies in Lebanon further delayed the official reopening of the Metropolis Cinema from early October to this weekend.
    Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of armies
Verb
  • Hosting workshops or webinars featuring experts in child mental health equips parents with tools to recognize distress and manage screen time effectively.
    Dr. Ritu Goel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Incorporating executive function and social skills training into adolescents' education equips them with the necessary tools to navigate the complexities of adult life, fostering independence and resilience.
    Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of equips
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of furnishes
Noun
  • Homicide and nonfatal shooting totals fell again in 2023, but the city was roiled by robbery and carjacking crews responsible for an overall uptick in violence.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
  • One lane on the westbound side of the highway remained open while crews were at the scene.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of crews
Noun
  • More than one in four enterprises in the research (28%) were still at this stage of AI.
    Joe McKendrick, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This is the achievement stage, and 7% of enterprises are already at this point, the MIT researchers state.
    Joe McKendrick, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of enterprises
Noun
  • The 18-year-old found himself in the awkward position of being left out of all Chelsea squads, at senior and academy level, for two months while talks over a new deal showed little sign of reaching a positive conclusion.
    Simon Johnson, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Three American League East squads have been connected to Hernández, including the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of squads
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