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as in carriage
a horse-drawn wheeled vehicle for carrying passengers
romantic couples enjoy being driven in the old-fashioned rig through the park
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as in clothing
covering for the human body
most of the celebrants of the town's bicentennial will be in festive rig—so don't show up in jeans
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as in to equip
to provide (someone) with what is needed for a task or activity
carefully rigged each diver with the required equipment before starting out
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Recent Examples of rig
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2025
To compare apples and oranges, Exxon owns and controls the vast majority of its industry-leading Permian position, and is operating a whopping 35 drilling rigs there.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025
Gemma Allen, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Is there a way for young people to save enough to buy a home in the near future, or is the system rigged against them?
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Aircraft were worked on outdoors, engines attached to makeshift rigs, and progress came in fits and starts.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2025
To compare apples and oranges, Exxon owns and controls the vast majority of its industry-leading Permian position, and is operating a whopping 35 drilling rigs there.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025
Verb
Such is her cultural gravitational pull, Vice President Vance, responding to the engagement news shared concerns the NFL might rig games in favor of Kelce’s team.
—Gemma Allen, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Is there a way for young people to save enough to buy a home in the near future, or is the system rigged against them?
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rig
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Cause of crash is being investigated Videos of the accident show the carriage toppled to its side and crashed into a building on the steep and narrow street, with parts of the streetcar crumpled.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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Its two yellow carriages, dating back to the 1920s, feature vintage wooden benches, brass fittings, and dials.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Then, there were some pictures that had great clothing, or a great emotional connection.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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Now, thrift stores and clothing markets from Bulgaria to the Czech Republic are groaning with castoffs.—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
7 Sep. 2025
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The 49ers were well equipped in the waning moments.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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All three yachts have won awards, charter well, and are equipped with cutting-edge technology as well as exceptional entertainment features.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The actor played Louie De Palma, head dispatcher of the Sunshine Cab Company and supervisor to the cab drivers, on the show.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The convertible lounge at the front of the van serves as the second room, combining the three-seat rear bench, two cab swivel seats and removable dining table into a proper dining space.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Aug. 2025
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The way in which atoms move within a molecule can supply details about the kinds of bonds that connect these atoms.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 Sep. 2025
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Brooks, who was granted the right to again represent himself in April, has not reached out to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel about his plans after his former attorney supplied him with a reporter's contact information.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Then, there’s the one about the two Asian guys who are harnessed to a chariot and made to pull it along, like horses, with bits in their mouths, while this other Asian guy, holding the reins, lashes them with a whip.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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One such example can be found in the Latin mythological text Fabulae, in which the sisters of Phaethon are transformed into poplar trees as punishment for yoking his chariot without their father’s permission.—
Ellen Walker,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Sep. 2025
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The mother of three was styled by Elizabeth Stewart, and Roberts wore Phoebe Philo attire and jewelry by Tiffany & Co.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Suited styling also came into play with Jolie’s attire.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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The homes are fully furnished, decorated, and landscaped, and feature the latest in building trends, technology, and interior design.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
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Lafayette 148 had a soft launch at Harrods at the end of August, and is opening pop-ups in South Korea, which are fully furnished by Lafayette 148.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Rig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rig. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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