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
The hotel caters to families particularly well, with seven family suites, connecting rooms, and kid-friendly activities like a pizza-making class or a painting lesson in plein air.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2026
The venue caters to fans of deep cuts, funk and soul, offering a space where music is as central as the drinks.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
For example, Middleburg Antique Emporium is an eclectic, multi-dealer store that caters to diverse tastes.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
That's clear at Speedway Driving School, which caters to Latin American immigrants who have moved to the United States and need to drive for work, ferry their kids to school or grocery shop.
—David Ovalle, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
The president himself caters events where soda and unhealthy food are being served.
—Arthur Caplan, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
Although the company caters towards higher-end customers, Toll Brothers is still impacted by a sluggish housing market and declining homebuilder sentiment.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
Cosseted by favorable districts and incumbent fundraising advantages, the majority caters mostly to pressure groups — especially socially conservative ones — that influence Republican primaries.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey made the rounds Wednesday at a mall that caters primarily to the Somali population.
—Rob Kuznia, CNN Money, 7 Dec. 2025
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2026
The venue caters to fans of deep cuts, funk and soul, offering a space where music is as central as the drinks.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
For example, Middleburg Antique Emporium is an eclectic, multi-dealer store that caters to diverse tastes.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
That's clear at Speedway Driving School, which caters to Latin American immigrants who have moved to the United States and need to drive for work, ferry their kids to school or grocery shop.
—David Ovalle, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
The president himself caters events where soda and unhealthy food are being served.
—Arthur Caplan, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
Although the company caters towards higher-end customers, Toll Brothers is still impacted by a sluggish housing market and declining homebuilder sentiment.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
Cosseted by favorable districts and incumbent fundraising advantages, the majority caters mostly to pressure groups — especially socially conservative ones — that influence Republican primaries.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey made the rounds Wednesday at a mall that caters primarily to the Somali population.
—Rob Kuznia, CNN Money, 7 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caters
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From the textures of Old San Juan’s architecture to the rhythm of everyday life in its streets, the city constantly feeds my imagination.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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At this point in the gameplay, Phaedra has been infected by a Celestial virus, which has left her blind, but her roaming drone still feeds her environmental data.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
6 May 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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The aesthetic presentation also celebrates nature; a gnarled grape vine serves as a platter to display the amuses-bouches.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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Mark Mylod serves as executive producer and directed multiple episodes.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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“Caters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caters. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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