as in to feed
to provide food or meals for
a local firm will cater the awards banquet for high school athletes of the year
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Recent Examples of cater
Be sure to make sure guests can enjoy sips and nibbles by bringing on catering or hiring an on-board staff to keep the cruise in high spirits.
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Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 4 June 2025
Now the pair are parents of three, welcoming their first child Pia in 2019, followed by James and Gemma in 2020 and 2021.
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Raven-Symoné married Miranda Pearman-Maday in an intimate outdoor wedding in 2020 in Debbie Allen's garden (and Allen also catered the celebration!).
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 26 May 2025
The company’s round comes amid a period of muted interest for most U.S. fintechs that cater directly to consumers.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 23 May 2025
United’s London headquarters expanded again to Green Park, while a Hong Kong office was opened to cater for Far East customers.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 11 May 2025
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Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 4 June 2025
Now the pair are parents of three, welcoming their first child Pia in 2019, followed by James and Gemma in 2020 and 2021.
10 of 13
Raven-Symoné
Raven-Symoné married Miranda Pearman-Maday in an intimate outdoor wedding in 2020 in Debbie Allen's garden (and Allen also catered the celebration!).
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 26 May 2025
The company’s round comes amid a period of muted interest for most U.S. fintechs that cater directly to consumers.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 23 May 2025
United’s London headquarters expanded again to Green Park, while a Hong Kong office was opened to cater for Far East customers.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cater
Verb
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Sprinkle cinnamon on the soil around your plants to discourage ants, earwigs, and other crawling pests from feeding on them.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 June 2025
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Many people also send donations to or place qurbani orders in Muslim countries to feed disadvantaged people.—
Monica Haider,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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When Robinson eventually returned to the airport to board another flight, he was detained, the district attorney’s office said.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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When the people mover is running, Metro riders will take two escalators up past a mural, now showcasing the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to board.—
Colleen Shalby,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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However, the umbrella did tip over during high winds, but fortunately sustained no damage from any of the falls.—
Sandi Schwartz,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2025
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But sustaining Izzy — her preferred monicker — is her ability to express her secret self through her private poetry.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
13 June 2025
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Donovan also serves as president of the Chiefs, with Krug also working as the team’s executive vp of media and marketing.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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The 175-footer serves as the central hub during the team’s global fishing tour, transporting smaller fishing boats, tons of fuel, and toys such as a two-person submersible, KTM electric dirt bikes, and a Bell 505 helicopter.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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“Cater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cater. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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