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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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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Noun
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Shortly after the January arrests, the Episcopalian Church in Puerto Rico announced a new program that offers migrants food as well as legal, psychological and spiritual help.—
Dánica Coto,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2025 -
Plus, the chain is benefiting from Flower Child, a casual spinoff with about 40 locations that focuses on healthy foods, like sandwiches and salads.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Hosting workshops or webinars featuring experts in child mental health equips parents with tools to recognize distress and manage screen time effectively.—
Dr. Ritu Goel,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Incorporating executive function and social skills training into adolescents' education equips them with the necessary tools to navigate the complexities of adult life, fostering independence and resilience.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
Noun
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It’s been a bread basket, but special minerals, rare metals?—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
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Dogs should avoid, among others, garlic bread, raisin bread, banana bread, pumpkin bread and bread dough.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The open-pit mine that furnishes nickel for Tesla batteries is largely hidden from public view behind a mountain.—
Ben Crair,
The New Yorker,
23 Nov. 2024
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Through example, a country communicates its values and furnishes a context for all that its representatives say and do.—
Richard Haass,
Foreign Affairs,
5 June 2020
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“Provisions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provisions. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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