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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
Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
The company expects the processor to appeal to PC builders looking to build a powerful gaming rig that can double as an elite workstation.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
In September 2024, Newsmax paid $40 million to settle another libel lawsuit with Smartmatic, another voting machine company, over claims that Smartmatic helped rig the 2020 election.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 23 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The diesel shock could force some truckers to park their rigs — lifting rates for operators left standing.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
The company expects the processor to appeal to PC builders looking to build a powerful gaming rig that can double as an elite workstation.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
The jury acquitted Kelly on separate charges of conspiring to rig his prior Cook County child pornography trial.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
In September 2024, Newsmax paid $40 million to settle another libel lawsuit with Smartmatic, another voting machine company, over claims that Smartmatic helped rig the 2020 election.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rig
Noun
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Your airline has what's called a contract of carriage, the legal agreement between you and the company.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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Fubo also inked a separate carriage deal with the Atlanta Braves and BravesVision to stream Atlanta team games, starting with the March 27 opening day game.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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It is named after Edward Dilworth Latta, a traveling salesman who opened a clothing store in 1876.—
Chase Jordan
March 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The flight times of the drones, which are equipped with parachutes for the safety of those below in the event of a malfunction, are estimated at around 35 minutes.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The property is equipped with a heating system.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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FHVs without a permit would have to operate like a green cab.—
Lucius J. Riccio,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The crew cab model boasts more than a dozen cup holders throughout (16+ in some models).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In a 2015 email, when Mead Johnson was considering supplying some of its formula to a researcher for a study, a company neonatologist expressed concern that the results could be spun to make the preemie product look unsafe.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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China supplies 40% of Australia’s jet fuel; Vietnam, the Philippines and Bangladesh also rely on Chinese fuel.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Ancient Greeks wagered on the (occasionally rigged) early Olympic Games; Romans bet on chariot races and gladiatorial contests (also sometimes rigged).—
McKay Coppins,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2026
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After the rise of Christianity, the passages under the Hippodrome, a stadium once used for chariot races and gladiator fights, were repurposed as workshops for dyeing fabric and making pottery.—
Durrie Bouscaren,
NPR,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Anyone wearing cow attire — inside the restaurant or at the sure-to-be-buzzin’ drive-thru — will receive a free select entree or kid’s meal.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, the Office of Career Services offers access to the Crimson and Cream Closet, where individuals can select professional interview attire free of charge in preparation for the upcoming fair.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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At the home, on West First Avenue in Hialeah, rooms were well-furnished, clean and tidy.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Reclaiming and then furnishing these apartments was both practical and emotional.—
Shannon Fogg,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Rig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rig. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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