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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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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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Noun
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After Ukraine blunted Russia’s incursions and the two armies settled into opposing trench lines, tacticians in the two countries grasped the lethal punch, disruptive qualities and economic advantages of unmanned weapons.—
C.J. Chivers Robert Fass Krish Seenivasan Steven Szczesniak,
New York Times,
31 Dec. 2024 -
As both the Russian and North Korean armies use the same infantry-first tactics, there’s a good chance the Russians have also suffered a 25-percent casualty rate.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
Verb
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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
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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
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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
Noun
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According to Phoenix fire, crews noticed multiple space heaters in the home.—
Olivia Rose,
The Arizona Republic,
4 Jan. 2025
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No injuries were reported and crews were able to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby homes.—
Olivia Rose,
The Arizona Republic,
4 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This is the achievement stage, and 7% of enterprises are already at this point, the MIT researchers state.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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More than one in four enterprises in the research (28%) were still at this stage of AI.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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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
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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
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“Outfits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outfits. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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