1
as in requirement
something upon which the carrying out of an agreement or offer depends
loaned them the car with the provision that they refill the gas tank before returning it
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2
as in food
provisions plural
substances intended to be eaten
gave them ample provisions so they would not get hungry on the trip
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1
as in to equip
to provide (someone) with what is needed for a task or activity
the climbers were sufficiently provisioned to withstand just about any mountaineering emergency
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2
as in to feed
to provide food or meals for
it was the quartermaster's job to properly equip and provision the troops
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Recent Examples of provision
Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 21 Oct. 2025
That means that more than 100 players could hit the free agency market, depending on how the next CBA handles core provisions (the league’s version of a franchise tag).
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2025
Lacy said that sandhill crane parents will provision their chicks with high-protein food sources such as bugs, worms and fish.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 31 July 2025
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Noun
First, the state provisions impose more stringent requirements than what the NVRA allows for federal elections, thereby creating two different processes that are not equivalent.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 21 Oct. 2025
That means that more than 100 players could hit the free agency market, depending on how the next CBA handles core provisions (the league’s version of a franchise tag).
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
Microsoft, however, continues to support RC4 as the default means for securing Active Directory, a Windows component that administrators use to configure and provision user accounts inside large organizations.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2025
Lacy said that sandhill crane parents will provision their chicks with high-protein food sources such as bugs, worms and fish.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for provision
Noun
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Qualls will face regular work reporting requirements, more frequent eligibility checks, as well as the quarterly wage checks that Louisiana Medicaid already conducts.—
NPR,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
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The chief appraiser then ensures each of the nominees are in good standing with the property tax code’s requirements.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
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Cousin, who is CEO of FSF Ventures, a nonprofit focused on sustainable food business models, believes investments like AI will help spur productivity in land already used for cultivation.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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The clips allegedly showed Hanson urinating on food, spitting into containers, stomping on food items and rubbing them on his body before they were served to customers, per court documents and reporting by KCTV5, KMBC 9 and The Kansas City Star.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Because John Herschel believed that the correlation between magnetic storms and auroras revealed both to be meteorological phenomena, the new observatories would be equipped with weather instruments that, in time, would permit the first global measurements of climate change.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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As for grunt, Big Naan is equipped with two 742 kW Caterpillar C32 ACERT engines that enable a top speed of over 14 knots, a cruising speed of 12 knots, and a range exceeding 5,500 nautical miles at an economical speed of 10 knots.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
27 Oct. 2025
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Eggs from hens fed high-quality feed and given space to roam outdoors tend to have a better flavor and slightly more nutrients.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
23 Oct. 2025
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Fear, like anxiety, often feeds on isolation, so the stronger your community, the better.—
Sarah Durn,
Popular Science,
23 Oct. 2025
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Representatives for Bardot did not respond to PEOPLE's previous request for a comment on the actress's condition.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Balau Nath to erect the fort under the condition that the shadow of the fort must never cover Nath’s home.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Use chia flour and seeds when making baked goods, such as muffins or bread.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
27 Oct. 2025
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While the bread toasts, cook the bacon until crisp.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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TechCrunch reports that Also already has a deal in place to supply one of the quads, which features a large cargo compartment, to Amazon.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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Teams are placed into CIF Southern Section girls volleyball playoff divisions according to their rating supplied by Massey Ratings System.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
23 Oct. 2025
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After that, riders across the line will be able to board and ride all 6 miles of the extended track.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
24 Oct. 2025
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These trips fly from Chile to King George Island to board your ship.—
Ashton Palmer,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Provision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provision. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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