catered

Definition of caterednext
past tense of cater

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of catered The experience also includes an in-world café (catered by The Knot Churros) serving Instagrammable sweet treats and Peppa Pig Market, an interactive gift shop inspired modelled on the supermarket in the show. K.j. Yossman, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026 The 8 Degree Pedal comes with one set of medium-tension springs preinstalled, which are catered towards most riders. New Atlas, 1 Apr. 2026 Throughout the war, the White House has catered its messaging to the stock market, which is desperately trying to hold on to its yearslong rally, even as consumer costs climb. Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026 After the carpet, guests entered one of two open-air courtyards for a preshow reception catered by Wolfgang Puck and from which a preshow telecast was being hosted by Ariana DeBose and Lil Rel Howery. Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026 Upon arrival at the Shrine Auditorium in Downtown Los Angeles, what was once a straight walk inside to everyone’s seats was cut short by a new pre-reception room catered by Chef Evan Funke of LA hotspots Mother Wolf and Funke. Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 2 Mar. 2026 For instance, Hidden Omakase, the restaurant that catered Kudrath’s dinner, kicked off its advertising for private event catering in mid-2025. Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 9 Feb. 2026 The event will be catered by Life’s Kitchen with entertainment provided by Michelle Eastman. Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026 The schedule begins with a two-hour block of short films at noon, followed by panel discussion with the shorts filmmakers that shifts into a free lunch catered by Red Rock Tavern. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catered
Verb
  • Monkeys in the tourism hotspot have apparently learned to eat dirt to soothe stomach upsets caused by eating too much sweet, fatty and salty snacks fed to them by visitors, a new study found.
    Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
  • The eaglet, known as USS11, swallowed a fishing hook, line and lure while being fed by a parent.
    Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Centcom said Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit boarded the vessel, a rapid-response unit, based in Japan, which recently arrived in the Middle East.
    Filip Timotija, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2026
  • In 2023, five of these enthusiasts boarded the OceanGate Expeditions submersible, the Titan, only to never return.
    Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026

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“Catered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catered. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.

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