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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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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Recent Examples of provisions
Chase Jordan
april 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
The remaining provisions of these Official Rules will continue to be valid and enforceable.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
Despite its significance, though, the senior deduction is one of the more misunderstood provisions in the tax code — and now there's a new one on top of it.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
DeSantis, who signed the law in the Republican stronghold of The Villages in Central Florida, was joined by several other Republicans who touted its provisions, warned about potential threats to election integrity, and offered fulsome praise of the governor.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
The proposal also includes provisions to phase out lower wages for tipped workers and tie future increases to overall wage growth.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The court will likely strike it down over its discriminatory provisions, Sapir told the Times.
—Peter Weber, TheWeek, 31 Mar. 2026
Due to these restrictions, House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil (R-WI) outlined some provisions to skirt the Senate parliamentarian’s wrath.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 25 Mar. 2026
The legislation allows companies to participate directly in exploration, production and commercialization, while introducing more flexible tax and royalty structures and allowing for international arbitration — provisions designed to ease long-standing concerns over legal uncertainty.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025
Inside, the wasp provisions its offspring with paralyzed spiders or insects.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
This means union officials cannot impose contract provisions that require workers to pay money to the union as a condition of getting or keeping a job, according to the foundation.
—Chase Jordan
april 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
The remaining provisions of these Official Rules will continue to be valid and enforceable.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
Despite its significance, though, the senior deduction is one of the more misunderstood provisions in the tax code — and now there's a new one on top of it.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
DeSantis, who signed the law in the Republican stronghold of The Villages in Central Florida, was joined by several other Republicans who touted its provisions, warned about potential threats to election integrity, and offered fulsome praise of the governor.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
The proposal also includes provisions to phase out lower wages for tipped workers and tie future increases to overall wage growth.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The court will likely strike it down over its discriminatory provisions, Sapir told the Times.
—Peter Weber, TheWeek, 31 Mar. 2026
Due to these restrictions, House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil (R-WI) outlined some provisions to skirt the Senate parliamentarian’s wrath.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 25 Mar. 2026
The legislation allows companies to participate directly in exploration, production and commercialization, while introducing more flexible tax and royalty structures and allowing for international arbitration — provisions designed to ease long-standing concerns over legal uncertainty.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
For example, the female carpenter bee provisions her nest with nectar and pollen, lays the eggs, and then the eggs hatch in late summer to fall.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025
Inside, the wasp provisions its offspring with paralyzed spiders or insects.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for provisions
Noun
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One of the biggest needs right now is food.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Food and drink Like everything else at The Rooster, the food has a distinct sense of place but also a cosmopolitan sensibility.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Jason Harris, who serves as the associate dean for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars at Purdue, stated that the experience provided by the Alpha-E equips students with the technical skills necessary for the evolving energy sector.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Mar. 2026
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This act requires all public colleges and universities in California to improve financial aid accessibility for student parents and equips colleges to better identify and support them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This group typically boards the aircraft last.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2026
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Because if the current streak issues continue, Minnesota could start to run away with second place in the division before anyone even boards a plane to Milan.—
Lia Assimakopoulos,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The bread is baked in Brooklyn and is currently sold at a few shops in New York, as well as available for purchase online.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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Your favorite place for creative pastries and delicious bread.—
Kayla Samoy,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Qatar makes helium at the Ros Laffan facility and supplies a third of the world’s helium.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The company headquartered in King of Prussia, just outside Philadelphia, is home to the official bat of Major League Baseball — and supplies a few Phillies players with custom bats.—
Nikki DeMentri,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The center features a video wall where feeds from license plate readers and pan tilt zoom cameras are monitored.—
Leondra Head,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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This population crisis feeds into a post-imperial syndrome, where the decline of empire and power status invokes a sense of loss of self-importance that gives rise to resentment and an unwavering commitment to retain great power status.—
John Rennie Short,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The identification of that fake photo now furnishes an alibi for those who want to deny the real bombing.—
Mahsa Alimardani,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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In addition to police support, TitanSafety furnishes access to the university’s Mobile Crisis Team, Counseling and Psychological Services and much more.—
Larry D. Urish,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Strappy sandals are the best shoes to take midi dress outfits up a level.—
Clare Holden,
Glamour,
25 Mar. 2026
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Ahead, seven Masters outfits that will feel right at home on and off the course.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Provisions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provisions. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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