catered

past tense of cater

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of catered Hector Boiardi catered a welcome-home reception at the White House for 2,000 World War I soldiers. Michele Metych Britannica Editors Sep. 4, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Sep. 2026 While the property is self-catered and Penrith's grocery shops are a 10-minute drive away, the estate's private chef, Elliot, became our fairy godfather for the weekend. Tamara Southward, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Aug. 2026 We got married in Mérida, Mexico, in 2022 and had the honor of having our wedding weekend catered by an incredible Oaxacan chef. ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 William Gottlieb’s suit also notes that Urban Zen hosts catered gatherings that generate food garbage, therefore creating fodder for the rats. Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 25 Aug. 2026 On June 27, the caller was holding a baby shower that was catered when a suspect stole a Louis Vuitton purse, which was valued at approximately $2,500, from the caller’s bedroom. Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026 Guisanderas were freelance cooks who prepared meals for people in their homes and catered for big events like baptisms and weddings. Simon Willis, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026 However, there were still developments highlighted at Kingpins that catered specifically to colder months. Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026 Per Vanity Fair, the second event was catered by chef Tony Lo Coco. Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catered
Verb
  • Nicastro made recordings of a number of cat meows when the pets were in different states — being fed, for instance, or brushed.
    Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Tannebaum and analysts Jimbo Fisher, Eric Mac Lain and Eddie Royal were being fed airtime by the handful — six minutes, then eight, then whatever came next — filling each stretch until someone in production told them to move.
    Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Every hero’s journey requires major movement, and in 2000, Rosales boarded a plane bound for New York.
    Myriam Gurba, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The family claimed Nordquist was planning to fly back to Minnesota within two weeks, but never boarded his return flight, court documents show.
    Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026

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“Catered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catered. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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