as in clothing
covering for the human body
even at the Ivies they dress in the standard rigging of the college student: T-shirt and jeans
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as in equipping
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 rigging
Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
The rigging involved in The Fall Guy garbage truck chase was a world first for this type of vehicle.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
Marines served aboard Navy ships, acting as sharpshooters in the rigging, firing down on the enemy as the ships rocked on the waves.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
Kito Crosby makes and distributes products for lifting, rigging, transporting, and securing loads.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 12 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Seeks to fabricate evidence to justify election rigging and do anything to block my new presidential candidacy.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
The rigging involved in The Fall Guy garbage truck chase was a world first for this type of vehicle.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
Marines served aboard Navy ships, acting as sharpshooters in the rigging, firing down on the enemy as the ships rocked on the waves.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
Kito Crosby makes and distributes products for lifting, rigging, transporting, and securing loads.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rigging
Noun
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Kim Kardashian’s shapewear and clothing brand Skims is set to expand its reach into skincare, cosmetics and fragrance, uniting Kardashian’s fashion and beauty empire all under one imprint after acquiring Kardashian’s beauty brand Skkn by Kim.—
Rachel Burchfield,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Even the Lovells’ clothing and that of their bandmates spoke to the working-class history of country music: Everyone onstage wore matching denim shirts and pants.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
21 Mar. 2025
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Advertisement The latest accident prompted anger at the government for not equipping the convoy with flotation devices.—
Jean-Yves Kamale and Wilson McMakin,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Dec. 2024
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That’s more than enough fresh Abrams to restore the 47th Mechanized Brigade’s tank battalion back to its full strength of 31 tanks while also equipping a second battalion.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The actress opted to keep her accessories, minimal, maintaining focus on her attire for the daytime talk show.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Boone came out in typically dazzling attire: a sparking jumpsuit with matching vest and headband.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
21 Mar. 2025
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This included everything from gauzy and sheer dresses, to sharp tailoring and suits.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2025
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Shop for shorts, spring-ready jackets, and breezy dresses, all on sale right now.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Mar. 2025
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Others are new to the event such as San Marino, which has vertical textile and apparel manufacturing operations in Japan, Italy, China and ASEAN countries.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Mar. 2025
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Plus, for in-store purchases, customers who sport school or fan apparel will receive a free classic cookie.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Rigging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigging. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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