victualing

verb

variants or victualling
Definition of victualingnext
present participle of victual
1
as in boarding
to provide food or meals for the navy was usually equipped, clothed and victualled by the Crown

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2
as in feeding
to take a meal that evening the travelers victualed sumptuously on partridge and venison

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for victualing
  1. boarding
  2. eating
  3. feasting
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  • In 1987, the Tribune reported the farm had appeared on a wish list of $100 million worth of land acquisitions drawn up by the Forest Preserve District, raising concerns by the Bolger family and equestrians who were boarding their horses on the property.
    Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Before boarding your next flight this holiday season, scoop up this plush two-in-one travel blanket and pillow.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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  • According to a survey conducted by Sodexo’s International Sustainable Food Barometer, 72% of Americans describe the need for a more sustainable way of eating as urgent and most (66%) also had a positive perception of sustainable food.
    Hank Cardello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Pennsylvania State Police released a new photo Tuesday morning of Mangione eating what appears to be a McDonald’s hash brown with his mask down and wearing a beanie and dark coat.
    Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of eating
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  • This winter wonderland is home to the Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, where each year, its Santa Train combines meeting Santa with feasting on pizza.
    Allison Tibaldi, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Thanksgiving has arrived, which for millions of Americans means feasting on delicious holiday dishes surrounded by family and friends.
    Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of feasting
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