cater (to)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cater (to)
Verb
  • In a live interview, Jimmy Kimmel asked Aniston to humor him in a huge way.
    Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Sep. 2025
  • The actor then humored the crowd with an impression of the old Hollywood mogul recounting his pursuits of a beautiful woman in the Paramount commissary.
    Andrew McGowan, Variety, 16 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • On the weekends, an oversized bomber jacket, slim-fit tee, and baggy jeans outfit formula is sure to please.
    Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Today, Patel’s tenure rests solely upon pleasing the president.
    Douglas M. Charles, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • But for now, having the product in people’s hands and offering women a solution unlike anything else is gratifying.
    Essence, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Chinn is gratified that Chan’s nonprofit is bringing visibility to such a critical time in history.
    Martha Ross, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • My Rimowa cabin carry-on has been a reliable favorite for years—surprisingly spacious and perfect for indulging my overpacking tendencies.
    Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
  • To tell the jokes that make others groan, but to do it wholeheartedly and keep the faith that there are people out there — their people — who will not only indulge, but truly adore, their senses of humor.
    Audrey Goldberg Ruoff, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • There's a debate raging about whether adding a squirrel feeding station filled with corn or peanuts to your garden will satisfy the rodents and keep them away from bulbs.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Waukesha County cheers key step in the process For Waukesha County, Boardman's statement satisfies officials' hope that state transportation leaders are at least acknowledging the importance of I-94 locally and are following the steps necessary to make a project happen at some point.
    Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Arsenal host Chelsea in the coming weeks, a two-pronged opportunity for both spoiling and redemption.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Furthermore, exposure to moisture or extreme temperatures (common in laundry rooms) can cause powdered detergents to harden and liquid detergents to spoil.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
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“Cater (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cater%20%28to%29. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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