as in food
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 equips
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 boards
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 provisions
Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The court overturned a previous ruling that had voided military trials of civilians and restored contentious provisions of the Pakistan Army Act that permitted such trials.
—Rafia Zakaria, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
However, Democrats say Republicans could end the shutdown by agreeing to certain health care provisions, including an extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
Laudermilch accused the House class counsel of failing to represent her interests and criticized the settlement’s notice process, arguing that parents of children over 8 years old should now be informed of its provisions going forward, given the agreement’s longstanding consequences.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2025
If an agreement is not reached by then, Florida Blue members would still have access under the Continuity of Care provisions required by law.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The legislation has stalled as Thune remains in a gridlock with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), who argues provisions extending Obamacare tax subsidies must be attached to the CR to gain his support.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025
To release the company from age discrimination claims, older workers must be given at least 21 days to consider the offer and 7 days to revoke their signature in an individual lay-off, among other provisions.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
In fact, the legislation in Utah that banned the addition of fluoride to the public drinking water included provisions to expand access to prescription fluoride — and prescriptions spiked after the change.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
But the measure stalled in the Senate, where Democrats have demanded provisions extending Affordable Care Act insurance plan subsidies that will expire at the end of the year, causing premiums in ACA plans to soar.
—Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The court overturned a previous ruling that had voided military trials of civilians and restored contentious provisions of the Pakistan Army Act that permitted such trials.
—Rafia Zakaria, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
However, Democrats say Republicans could end the shutdown by agreeing to certain health care provisions, including an extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
Laudermilch accused the House class counsel of failing to represent her interests and criticized the settlement’s notice process, arguing that parents of children over 8 years old should now be informed of its provisions going forward, given the agreement’s longstanding consequences.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2025
If an agreement is not reached by then, Florida Blue members would still have access under the Continuity of Care provisions required by law.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The legislation has stalled as Thune remains in a gridlock with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), who argues provisions extending Obamacare tax subsidies must be attached to the CR to gain his support.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025
To release the company from age discrimination claims, older workers must be given at least 21 days to consider the offer and 7 days to revoke their signature in an individual lay-off, among other provisions.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
In fact, the legislation in Utah that banned the addition of fluoride to the public drinking water included provisions to expand access to prescription fluoride — and prescriptions spiked after the change.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
Inside, the wasp provisions its offspring with paralyzed spiders or insects.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for provisions
Noun
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Each person can take four bags of food.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
4 Nov. 2025
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Advocates and beneficiaries say halting the food aid would force people to choose between buying groceries and paying other bills.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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William and Kate met with Chief Fire & Rescue Officer, Aidan Jennings, and learned how the college equips trainees with the necessary skills.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Williams’ background in urban planning and ecology also equips her to help clients restore the landscapes around their buildings, turning projects into regenerative spaces rather than scars on the land.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Once Lo boards the boat, though, things get weird fast.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Oct. 2025
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When Lo boards the yacht, she’s soon met by a murderer’s row of, well, maybe actual murderers!—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Dale responds with a Jim Thompson quote that may as well be the first bread crumb in this whole investigation.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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An artisanal loaf of bread will set you back more than Wonder Bread.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The monkeys were housed at the Tulane National Primate Research Center in New Orleans, which supplies primates to scientific research organizations.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Sacramento Food Bank supplies about 200 hunger relief partners across the county.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While the cast was working on the historical drama overseas, major political headlines dominated feeds back in the States.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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My custom system [feeds into] a centralized place to organize everything.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The civil-rights movement, which Williams so pointedly admires, furnishes an excellent example of this.—
Andrea Long Chu,
Vulture,
5 Aug. 2025
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To that end, the university’s Basic Needs Services office, which furnishes a variety of programs and support to help Titans experiencing unforeseen financial hardship, is offering Financial Wellness Peer Mentoring.—
Contributing Writer,
Orange County Register,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The flip-flop has been very much embraced in the celebrity world, serving as an easygoing accent to outfits like Hailey Bieber’s blue jeans, white T-shirt and black leather jacket combo or Zoë Kravitz’s vintage denim suit.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Batman and Robin outfits donned by West and Ward on their 1966-68 ABC series together sold for $575,000, while one worn by Cesar Romero as the Joker went for $212,000.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Provisions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provisions. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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