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
  • There are two electric motors, one driving each axle, and they're fed by a 49-kWh usable battery.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Sep. 2026
  • In May 2025, a nearby oil pipeline owned by Energy Transfer, a Dallas company, leaked 6,800 barrels of crude oil into a sewer line that fed into the Village Creek water treatment plant.
    Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • At this stage, Canadian broadcasters Radio-Canada and TFO have already boarded the project, and Quebec actress Mélissa Bédard is confirmed as lead voice cast.
    Kevin Giraud, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The letter writer boarded the cruise ship and fatally shot Hicklin in the head.
    Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

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“Catered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catered. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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