- present participle of furnish.
furnishing
Example Sentences
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The family is still furnishing the house but has already purchased an air filter.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Buyers historically have spent more than renters on furniture: Owners tend to prioritize quality and cohesion, and often invest in furnishing multiple rooms.
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
I would tell anybody, “Don’t spend time other than to connect with teammates, work out, study film. Don’t spend time buying houses, furnishing houses, any of that stuff.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2024
The woodworkers toiled all through the night to complete the restraints, furnishing them with ambitious if crude engravings.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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