as in fed
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 catered
The event will be catered by Life’s Kitchen with entertainment provided by Michelle Eastman.
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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
At one board meeting, Davis catered a nine-course lunch and had his secretary place Pepto-Bismol bottles at each seat.
—Gabriel Sherman, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
The atmosphere was festive, with live music playing and an array of delicious hors-d’oeuvres catered by Canard Catering and Black River Caviar.
—Bettina Zilkha, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The event includes a lunch catered by Viewpoint Brewing Co.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
So all of his advice is catered towards me.
—Alexandra Hurtado, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Nashville's apartment supply caters to young professionals Though a huge number of apartment units are available in Nashville, these luxury buildings are largely catered toward a very specific type of renter.
—Molly Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Dec. 2025
Some events are family-friendly, while others are catered mainly to adults.
—Rashad Alexander
december 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Dec. 2025
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
At one board meeting, Davis catered a nine-course lunch and had his secretary place Pepto-Bismol bottles at each seat.
—Gabriel Sherman, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
The atmosphere was festive, with live music playing and an array of delicious hors-d’oeuvres catered by Canard Catering and Black River Caviar.
—Bettina Zilkha, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The event includes a lunch catered by Viewpoint Brewing Co.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
So all of his advice is catered towards me.
—Alexandra Hurtado, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Nashville's apartment supply caters to young professionals Though a huge number of apartment units are available in Nashville, these luxury buildings are largely catered toward a very specific type of renter.
—Molly Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Dec. 2025
Some events are family-friendly, while others are catered mainly to adults.
—Rashad Alexander
december 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catered
Verb
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This mountain lake sits 5,000 feet above sea level and is fed by glacial streams, giving it an iconic smooth surface and turquoise color.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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The people who keep us fed and look after our children and our parents.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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International Film Trust has boarded and will launch world sales at this week’s European Film Market.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Russian security service – the FSB – said Sunday that immediately after the shooting the suspect boarded a flight from Moscow to Dubai, where he was detained and returned to Russia.—
CNN's Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Catered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catered. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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