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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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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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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
Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Arbitration is also conducted in private and with strict confidentiality provisions.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 May 2026
Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Swyngedouw called for greater emphasis by governments on provisioning water as a public service.
—Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The draft agreement said violating its provisions could result in civil and criminal penalties.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Arbitration is also conducted in private and with strict confidentiality provisions.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 May 2026
Verb
Grasslands, especially those in humid areas with good soil, provision their local food webs as richly as do forests.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Swyngedouw called for greater emphasis by governments on provisioning water as a public service.
—Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for provision
Noun
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This veto aligns with Polis’ veto of a similar bill last year that featured a 48-hour warrant compliance requirement and stricter self-policing by the platforms.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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They were freed with the requirement that the mother and Habiba would wear ankle monitors and the family would appear for frequent check-ins.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Noun
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An edible garden by landscape designer Lily Kwong offers overseas travelers an introduction to local plants, like the butterfly pea flower, which is commonly used in Peranakan cuisine, and fragrant pandan, which is harvested for use in some of the hotel’s food and drinks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The complaint alleges the defendants failed to manufacture, supply and serve food safe for human consumption and violated federal food safety laws and USDA performance standards governing ground beef.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Accessibility There are six rooms with accessible showers, which can also be equipped with a chair if necessary.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Outside, the pool house is equipped with an outdoor fireplace for cooking, ideal for whipping up meals during pool parties and the like.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
Verb
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This is accepted standard practice in the region, but the baterias often overflow during storms, sending water rich in heavy metals into the streams that feed the Caqueta river.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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That money feeds people’s families, that money pays the rent.—
Leah Willingham,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Search for a director of football Sources with knowledge of the situation — who, like all those cited in this piece, spoke on the condition of anonymity to protect relationships — say Nuno will have a big say in the appointment of a director of football.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Attacks on statutory rights are pushing these countries back to conditions reminiscent of the late nineteenth century, when poverty and slums were the norm for a working class with no social safety net.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Rapid movements that might speed up breathing were to be avoided, as was the consumption of fine breads and corn, mushrooms and cheese (though eating pears and pomegranates was encouraged).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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Located in the restaurant’s event space, tables are situated around a massive display of eggs, proteins, charcuterie, breads, pastries, juices, skyr (Iceland’s take on yogurt), and so much more.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Now, his family is suing the restaurant chain, as well as the manufacturer that supplied the raw ground beef kofta.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Affordability and housing supply needs have landed an increasing number of apartment complexes in the downtown corridor, many of which do not supply parking for every resident due to their proximity to transit options.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
Verb
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The elder Lamb then boarded a red-eye for Houston.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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As the sun rises over Komote island, around two dozen children clad in apple-green uniforms make their way to board a boat that will take them to school on the mainland.—
Tommy Trenchard,
NPR,
31 May 2026
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“Provision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provision. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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