as in food
substances intended to be eaten
gave them ample provisions so they would not get hungry on the trip
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1
as in equips
to provide (someone) with what is needed for a task or activity
the climbers were sufficiently provisioned to withstand just about any mountaineering emergency
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2
as in boards
to provide food or meals for
it was the quartermaster's job to properly equip and provision the troops
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Recent Examples of provisions
Medora Lee, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Special provisions are available for individuals who become ill or disabled after filing an initial claim.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Unlike other provisions in the Alien and Sedition Acts, which expired or were repealed, the Alien Enemies Act remains in effect today.
—Robert Birsel
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
And the Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) provisions are workable, according to UBS.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
This crisis is an example of how regulatory capture and policy changes, like the post-2018 rollback of Dodd-Frank provisions, can backfire.
—Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The department has reached full compliance on hundreds of reform-minded provisions in the order.
—Joanna Allhands, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
New provisions included in the federal tax law known as the One Big Beautiful Bill extend work requirements for more benefit recipients and limit or exclude the eligibility of others.
—Serenah McKay, Arkansas Online, 2 Sep. 2025
The companies said the bill’s provisions couldn’t be implemented.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
Noun
The draft form doesn’t apply for 2025, although the provisions on tips and overtime pay apply.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Special provisions are available for individuals who become ill or disabled after filing an initial claim.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Unlike other provisions in the Alien and Sedition Acts, which expired or were repealed, the Alien Enemies Act remains in effect today.
—Robert Birsel
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
And the Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) provisions are workable, according to UBS.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
This crisis is an example of how regulatory capture and policy changes, like the post-2018 rollback of Dodd-Frank provisions, can backfire.
—Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The department has reached full compliance on hundreds of reform-minded provisions in the order.
—Joanna Allhands, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
New provisions included in the federal tax law known as the One Big Beautiful Bill extend work requirements for more benefit recipients and limit or exclude the eligibility of others.
—Serenah McKay, Arkansas Online, 2 Sep. 2025
The companies said the bill’s provisions couldn’t be implemented.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for provisions
Noun
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Take four categories — food at home, housing, utilities and healthcare.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, concern is growing about how certain food additives and preservatives may disrupt the gut’s delicate balance.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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How Positive Emotions Spark Action Happiness doesn’t just make people feel good in the moment, but also equips them to act.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Whether deployed in Africa or preparing for NATO operations, this combat vehicle represents a major leap forward in how France equips its frontline forces.—
Interesting Engineering,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, the Baroness's remaining lover, Rudy, manages to get the attention of a passing boat, boards a life raft, and leaves the island behind.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Stand mixers are the workhorses of the kitchen, making every batch of bread much easier to prepare.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
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Include a variety of healthy breads with different seeds to add more nutrients to your diet.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Verywell Health,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But that huge exception is in the form of Michelle Yeoh, who supplies a healthy dose of star power to play the role of the titular devil child’s loving mother, Lady Yin.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
2 Sep. 2025
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When something small goes wrong, pause and identify the immediate story your mind supplies about it.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Why are 'Big Brother' live feeds down?—
David Wysong,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Each refusal feeds the dance, giving it a tragic dimension.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The civil-rights movement, which Williams so pointedly admires, furnishes an excellent example of this.—
Andrea Long Chu,
Vulture,
5 Aug. 2025
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To that end, the university’s Basic Needs Services office, which furnishes a variety of programs and support to help Titans experiencing unforeseen financial hardship, is offering Financial Wellness Peer Mentoring.—
Contributing Writer,
Orange County Register,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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See each one of Grande's MTV VMAs outfits below.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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That video was the first of what has since expanded into an all-encompassing price breakdown content page, where Wilson tallies up pieces from everything from Bama Rush outfits to back-to-school hauls.—
Tabitha Parent,
People.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Provisions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provisions. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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