PROVENDERS 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

Each of the elements these folks have contributed, whether a dedicated musical score, meticulous floral arrangements, or a global food profile, has merged to make this project feel singular and special.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
The store sells PetSmart’s typical pet supply offerings — including food, bedding and accessories for animals — and offers grooming and adoption services.

— Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026

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Noun

If Klapper cannot remove those provisions independently, the suit said, then the entire legislation could be struck down.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026
Start your day at The Pantry On Main, a Main Street breakfast and lunch spot with go-to provisions, before heading out for a hike or stroll.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of provisions

Noun

An on-site kitchen produces tamales and daily and weekend specials like barbacoa and menudo, while the in-house bakery turns out bolillos, pan dulce and other Hispanic breads and pastries.

— Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026
The bread is made using grain that came from France more than 100 years ago, and Wegmans’ artisans ferment the dough for 48 hours to develop its flavor.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of bread

Noun

Garlic confit, turkey deli meat, pickles, jalapeño marinade, pesto and an unknown sauce were held past seven days in the walk-in cooler.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
Holiday weekends such as the Fourth of July often bring an influx of non-Latino customers searching for grilling meats and competitive prices.

— Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026

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