furnishing
Americannoun
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furnishings,
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furniture, carpeting, etc., for a house or room.
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articles or accessories of dress.
men's furnishings.
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that with which anything is furnished.
Etymology
Origin of furnishing
Example Sentences
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Americans took copies with them from the original 13 states as the frontier moved westward; these, Mr. Auslin writes, became “an indispensable furnishing and handbook.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Many young renters are now treating rental properties like starter homes, spending thousands of dollars on decorating and furnishing those homes.
From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025
He shared a video of a high school which he said had been deteriorating rapidly, saying the meme-coin would help support its "rebuilding and furnishing" and give "students a chance for a better future".
From BBC • Feb. 11, 2025
The authorities charged Michael Shvartsman, 53, a Miami financier, with making $18.2 million in illicit trading profits; and his brother, 46, who owns an outdoor furnishing store in Miami, with raking in $4.6 million.
From New York Times • Apr. 3, 2024
Elizebeth reported that they “went head over heels in debt” furnishing the place.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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