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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
Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
As Republicans look to broker a sweeping budget deal, top GOP leadership in the House of Representatives unveiled a series of cuts this week to the provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) aimed at tackling climate change.
—Justin Worland, Time, 16 May 2025
PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
Infrastructure-as-Code: Filling the Gap Infrastructure-as-Code allows organizations to manage and provision their cloud infrastructure through programmable code, significantly reducing manual processes and associated risks.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Noun
In a last-minute add, Republicans also included a provision authorizing sales of hundreds of thousands of acres of public lands in Nevada and Utah, prompting outrage from Democrats and environmentalists.
—Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
As Republicans look to broker a sweeping budget deal, top GOP leadership in the House of Representatives unveiled a series of cuts this week to the provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) aimed at tackling climate change.
—Justin Worland, Time, 16 May 2025
Verb
The Enterprise plan is $3.99 per user per month and adds security dashboard access, access recovery, vault sharing, free family plans for all users, custom branding options, and automatic user provisioning via SCIM from brands such as Azure AD and Okta.
—PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
Infrastructure-as-Code: Filling the Gap Infrastructure-as-Code allows organizations to manage and provision their cloud infrastructure through programmable code, significantly reducing manual processes and associated risks.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for provision
Noun
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In court documents, Alford’s attorney, Marc Ermine, asked for a seven-month sentence with a requirement that Alford participate in alcohol treatment, saying his client has had alcohol abuse issues for decades.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2025
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However, some analysts also credited other factors, such as eliminating minimum parking requirements.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2025
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The analysis considered the costs of six months of housing, utilities, food, medical care and car payments for a household of at least two people.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Flossing is the only way to remove food particles lodged between teeth, which can lead to plaque and tartar buildup and cavities.2 Fluoride Toothpaste Fluoride is a mineral that strengthens teeth and prevents cavities by adding mineral content to the enamel.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
19 May 2025
Verb
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The unit is also equipped with a Clean Sense IQ monitor, which will keep track of any extra particles.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
12 May 2025
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The designs are equipped with a hint of femininity and edginess.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 May 2025
Verb
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That’s different from most other types of maggots that feed on decomposing flesh.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Why Hummingbirds Love Petunias Petunias provide everything a hummingbird looks for in a flower—bright colors, nectar, and a shape that’s easy to feed from, says Carey.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Even though those scales adversely impact new players, new players are still subject to the conditions negotiated by their union with the league.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 May 2025
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Jeffrey Zimmerman, an attorney with Zimmerman and Doering P.A. who represents KDR, told The Star in an email that pro-rated rent for May has been refunded to all tenants and deposits are being returned, regardless of the units’ conditions.—
Taylor O’Connor,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2025
Noun
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That has led to less and less rice produced each year as the diets of Japanese consumers overtime have expanded to other staples like bread and potatoes.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
8 May 2025
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For example, a container made for holding a whole loaf of bread will probably not be practical for also holding a half cup of tomato sauce.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 May 2025
Verb
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This was originally supplied as a UK conversion factor between 2007-2011 and last updated in 2014, with caveats on reliability and usage in reporting.—
Hugo Kimber,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The firm supplies major EV makers – including Volkswagen, Stellantis and BMW – and its overseas sales accounted for over 30% of its revenue last year, according to a May 12 stock exchange filing.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
20 May 2025
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Some headed to restaurants for a celebratory meal, while others boarded boats for scenic trips into the fjord.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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The movie starts off with a group of high schoolers who are about to board a roller coaster.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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“Provision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provision. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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