PROVENDER Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

provender

noun

ˈprä-vən-dər

Definition of provender

as in food

substances intended to be eaten a chef who prides himself on creating all of his dishes from local provender

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Recent Examples of provender While the menu is often updated, the restaurant’s DNA remains unchanged—celebrating the provender of Ireland in exquisite fashion. — Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 8 June 2026 The Grill’s regular offerings run the gamut from pasta and seafood to beef and chicken, prepared with local culinary influences and plenty of provender from the resort’s ten-acre garden. — Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025 This, combined with a burgeoning demand for local provender on the part of city restaurants, fertilized a revival of small-scale agriculture in the region. — Bryan Miller, Town & Country, 8 Sep. 2013

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Noun

But despite years of diplomatic efforts there is no sign of a breakthrough in ending a war that has had repercussions for the global food and energy supply, as well as severely straining relations between Russia and Western countries.

— HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
Food and drink The food is a definite highlight here, with several places to eat and drink.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026

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Noun

Ryan added that parents cannot rely on provisions that attempt to prevent court battles, such as no-contest clauses, which disinherit beneficiaries who raise legal challenges.

— Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
The defense maintained that the Penal Code, rather than the Elections Code’s ballot-custody provisions, governed the investigation.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of provisions

Noun

Soft, moist, and perfectly spiced, pumpkin bread is one of those comforting treats that embodies the season for me.

— Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026
Smoked turkey is piled on bolillo bread, then loaded with avocado, shredded lettuce, tomato, onion, pickled jalapenos, ranch and lots of cilantro.

— Justin Brown, AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of bread

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Damian Lewis makes a cameo as himself, or at least a version who’s dead set on writing a treatise on dog meat; Harriet Walter plays the long-suffering daughter of a romance author determined to get her mother’s smut some prestige.

— Alison Herman, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
The meat and provolone bring the richness, veggies bring the crunch and freshness then the oil, vinegar and oregano come through and give it that classic Italian sub bite.

— Justin Brown, AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026

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