catered

past tense of cater

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of catered Fox wears pieces catered toward the season’s major dress-up moments, including Halloween, holiday parties and New Year’s Eve. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026 While the majority of guests were adults, children are well catered for at the hotel's restaurants, and the central location of the property makes getting home early easy. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 The playground already features some inclusive play equipment catered towards children with extra physical or sensory needs, including ramps and a wheelchair-accessible sandbox. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catered
Verb
  • The ‘Dogs sophomore setter, Kohen Kazmierczak, fed junior middle hitter Eden Knapp for two crucial kills as their team won six of the final seven points to prevail.
    — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Pettersson fed Lekkerimäki the puck, and Lekkerimäki immediately moved to attack downhill.
    — Thomas Drance, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The family fled Brazil late Tuesday, entered Argentina via a border checkpoint and quickly boarded a private charter plane, Argentinian immigration officials said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026
  • In addition, Alexandra Brodski has boarded the series as executive producer and will direct half the episodes, including both the premiere and the season finale.
    — Joe Otterson, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026

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“Catered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catered. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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