as in feeds
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 caters
Once complete, the island will have a civilian and military airport, a transshipment port that caters to container ships, a power plant and a new town equipped to host a million tourists a year — nearly 100 times its current population.
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Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 7 June 2026
Fashionistas will rejoice at Zingara Vintage, which caters to serious collectors, with racks of Victorian pieces, 1950s cabana wear, and groovy 1970s denim, with prices that reflect the rarity of the choice finds.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
Today, Johnson has built a swimsuit business that caters to women of all backgrounds, shapes and sizes.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
The software caters to the personal needs of every student to teach them subjects like math, science and coding in a game-like setting.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 1 June 2026
The story caters to fan fantasy, but does the show’s ending bear out that this is a real love affair?
—Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
The salon also caters to brides and bachelorette parties traveling into town for weddings.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
Wrigley Field is still Wrigley, despite a massive renovation that caters to wealthy fans while making the owners even wealthier.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
But try finding anywhere in Houston that caters to white girls, or different ethnicities, wearing wigs.
—Amber Elliott, Houston Chronicle, 9 May 2026
Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 7 June 2026
Fashionistas will rejoice at Zingara Vintage, which caters to serious collectors, with racks of Victorian pieces, 1950s cabana wear, and groovy 1970s denim, with prices that reflect the rarity of the choice finds.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
Today, Johnson has built a swimsuit business that caters to women of all backgrounds, shapes and sizes.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
The software caters to the personal needs of every student to teach them subjects like math, science and coding in a game-like setting.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 1 June 2026
The story caters to fan fantasy, but does the show’s ending bear out that this is a real love affair?
—Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
The salon also caters to brides and bachelorette parties traveling into town for weddings.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
Wrigley Field is still Wrigley, despite a massive renovation that caters to wealthy fans while making the owners even wealthier.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
But try finding anywhere in Houston that caters to white girls, or different ethnicities, wearing wigs.
—Amber Elliott, Houston Chronicle, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caters
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, New World Screwworms are a species of fly that feeds on the flesh and tissue of warm-blooded animals and people.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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But then feeds multiplied as more visibility and compliance were required.—
Krish Kumar,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Continue reading … ‘ZERO TOLERANCE’ — CBP boards eight cruise ships, arrests 28 in child exploitation ring case that included Disney.—
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FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Iván de los Ángeles Arias, a 44-year-old boat pilot, often boards the boat for a five-minute ride across the Bay of Havana, keeping his car at home for emergency use only.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Amasa, a Latin American steakhouse; Bar Amasa, the upstairs taqueria; and Bar Rocco, an Italian restaurant that also serves an elegant brunch, helmed by celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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In addition to its dozens of craft beers and cocktails available at each location, University of Beer serves classic bar fare and elevated takes on the cuisine.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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“Caters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caters. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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