provisions 1 of 2

plural of provision

provisions

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of provision

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Noun
  • The common signs of vision loss include bumping into objects, difficulty finding food or toys, hesitation with jumping, anxiety, clinginess, or even aggression due to vulnerability.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • While wellness and food channels are the most obvious to be impacted, other categories are seeing change.
    Emily Burns, WWD, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • Most of their lunches consist of a simple sandwich—two pieces of white bread with a few slices of bologna—plus an apple.
    Doug Melville, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
  • So, please, get yourself a bag of bread flour and instant yeast stocked up for this pizza crust.
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 9 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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 20 Jan. 2025.

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