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rigging

[rig-ing] / ˈrɪg ɪŋ /
NOUN
gear
Synonyms


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These workers control everything from individually steaming each stage curtain to rigging massive pieces of audio equipment.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Angry Iranians have taken to the streets with increasing frequency over the past decade, mobilizing over allegations of election rigging in 2009, women’s rights in 2022, and, late last year, the worsening economic crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

His wife is also in custody and on trial on charges including bribery, stock-market rigging, and accepting luxury gifts worth more than $50,000.

From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025

Deutsche Bank has been caught up in scandals involving the rigging of Libor, Jeffrey Epstein, Donald Trump, Russian mirror trades, and money laundering.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 25, 2025

Nat looked aloft into the rigging, and found himself clenching his fists and holding his breath, trying to will more speed into his ship.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham