rig (out)

verb

Definition of rig (out)next
as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes everyone was rigged out for the country club's spring cotillion

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rig (out)
  1. clothe
  2. dress
  3. costume
  4. get up
  5. apparel
  6. toilet
  7. gown
  8. attire
Verb
  • For Thacker, surfaces are repositories of memory and emotion; in the bathrooms, the walls have been entirely clad in tiles inspired by her son’s childhood drawings.
    — Amir Capogrossi Badreddine, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The 37-year-old, clad in a white tank top, loose gray sweatpants and white gym socks, looks back on the years that went into building the home to her liking.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of clothe
Verb
  • Everybody was dressed so sophisticated, and I was dressed in a Cinderella gown.
    — Jeremy Rellosa, Curbed, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Mikey Madison is still only in her 20s, but the Oscar-winning actress prefers a sophisticated and timeless style of dressing over trends.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of dress
Verb
  • The finale began with part one of the three-part Head of Household competition, as the finalists were forced to hold on to a kite for as long as possible while dressed in some ridiculous Ben Franklin costumes.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The custom-fit suit is a near-torture device of costuming that severely limits my ability to move.
    — Kyle Maclachlan, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of costume
Verb
  • Grassy lawns separate the rooms from the river, but this allows the animals to get up close and personal.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • There were scuff marks on the coffee table where Porsha got up and tried to teach everyone how to twerk.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of get up
Verb
  • Cole Haan is turning its sights to apparel.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
  • On top of everyday savings, the warehouse club also offers members additional monthly savings on top products—everything from grocery items to apparel.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Definition of apparel
Verb
  • However, the vast majority eventually achieve the ability to toilet independently.
    — Alison Escalante, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Meanwhile, there are ways to reduce human exposure to toilet plumes.
    — John Crimaldi, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2022
Definition of toilet
Verb
  • Gala cochair Nicole Ari Parker was one of the first to arrive, wearing a custom Victor De Souza gown reminiscent of Victorian tulle.
    — Brianna J. Heath, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The actor was an early standout of the night in a sheer black lace gown with a plunging neckline, thigh-high slit, and plenty of ostrich feather embellishments.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of gown
Verb
  • Always elegantly attired, always thirsty, never drunk.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
  • The open concept and casually attired employees bear a resemblance to countless other start-ups.
    — Lucien Bruggeman, ABC News, 28 May 2026
Definition of attire
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“Rig (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rig%20%28out%29. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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