as in feeding
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 catering
In need of health insurance, aspiring actress Ash turns her skills toward being a Time Travel Agent for Retro, a luxury travel startup catering to the rich and history-obsessed.
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Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
Sunset Studios plans to launch a group of standing sets at the Sunset Las Palmas Studios lot in Hollywood catering to the fast-growing vertical format.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 27 May 2026
The Halliwells position themselves as rebels disrupting the beauty industry with innovative, microbiome-friendly products, catering to a growing consumer demand for natural and effective solutions.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Finally, the commercial wildlife trade, catering to growing demand for exciting foods and exotic pets, has been known to export dangerous pathogens around the world and, often, into urban centers.
—Neil Vora, Time, 22 May 2026
Their offerings often focus on high-quality ingredients and a refined aesthetic, catering to a clientele that appreciates premium cosmetics.
—Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Canyon Ranch Austin will join a growing roster of properties from Tuscany to Bali to Devon catering exclusively, or primarily, to female travelers navigating hormones, midlife transitions, burnout and the simple desire for a real break.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
So far, Reddy said evenings have been the most popular for The Flaming Grill, which also offers catering.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
Rising inflation and gas prices may weigh on consumers over the next few months, but TJX should outperform the rest of retail and gain market share by catering to value seekers.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
Sunset Studios plans to launch a group of standing sets at the Sunset Las Palmas Studios lot in Hollywood catering to the fast-growing vertical format.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 27 May 2026
The Halliwells position themselves as rebels disrupting the beauty industry with innovative, microbiome-friendly products, catering to a growing consumer demand for natural and effective solutions.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Finally, the commercial wildlife trade, catering to growing demand for exciting foods and exotic pets, has been known to export dangerous pathogens around the world and, often, into urban centers.
—Neil Vora, Time, 22 May 2026
Their offerings often focus on high-quality ingredients and a refined aesthetic, catering to a clientele that appreciates premium cosmetics.
—Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Canyon Ranch Austin will join a growing roster of properties from Tuscany to Bali to Devon catering exclusively, or primarily, to female travelers navigating hormones, midlife transitions, burnout and the simple desire for a real break.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
So far, Reddy said evenings have been the most popular for The Flaming Grill, which also offers catering.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
Rising inflation and gas prices may weigh on consumers over the next few months, but TJX should outperform the rest of retail and gain market share by catering to value seekers.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catering
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Lava buried roughly 6,000 feet of the access road under an average of 30 feet of rock, carved two canyons through the main channels and destroyed the power lines feeding the site.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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In spite of the cool winter chinch bugs are feeding in Augustine lawns; treat when noticed.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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The couple had been waiting 45 minutes when their flight to Cusco started boarding.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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In the roller coaster video, he is seen concealing a box of chicken nuggets before entering the park and later boarding Millennium Force.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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“Catering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catering. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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