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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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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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
Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Around half of homeless people work, according to a 2021 study, and could be swept up in the order’s provisions.
—Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2025
In the interview, Jenkins acknowledged the legislation includes some provisions that could help people, like temporary tax breaks for seniors, but said those are outweighed by cuts to programs millions rely on.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
The analysis, shared first with Semafor, found that all Americans will make less in 2029 after some of the megabill’s tax provisions expire.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The city has provisions on the books for marijuana dispensaries and sites that cultivate or manufacture marijuana products, but lounges where people can use marijuana products on the premises itself are currently not allowed in Kansas City.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
The draft form doesn’t apply for 2025, although the provisions on tips and overtime pay apply.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Special provisions are available for individuals who become ill or disabled after filing an initial claim.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
And the Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) provisions are workable, according to UBS.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
The base average monthly premium for the outpatient drug benefit called Part D is projected to increase by 6% in 2026 to about $39, which is the maximum allowable increase under one the Inflation Reduction Act’s provisions.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Around half of homeless people work, according to a 2021 study, and could be swept up in the order’s provisions.
—Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2025
In the interview, Jenkins acknowledged the legislation includes some provisions that could help people, like temporary tax breaks for seniors, but said those are outweighed by cuts to programs millions rely on.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
The analysis, shared first with Semafor, found that all Americans will make less in 2029 after some of the megabill’s tax provisions expire.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The city has provisions on the books for marijuana dispensaries and sites that cultivate or manufacture marijuana products, but lounges where people can use marijuana products on the premises itself are currently not allowed in Kansas City.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
The draft form doesn’t apply for 2025, although the provisions on tips and overtime pay apply.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Special provisions are available for individuals who become ill or disabled after filing an initial claim.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
And the Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) provisions are workable, according to UBS.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for provisions
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The event offers foods from a live-fire Tuscan grill and wood-fired pizza ovens.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Other food restrictions to consider Alcohol over 140 proof (70 percent) is not allowed through airport security in any quantity.—
Jessie Beck,
AFAR Media,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Likewise, endorsing the belief that a college degree is important for economic success is different than agreeing that the typical college curriculum equips students with essential job skills.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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This exposure not only equips future talent with real-world AI experience, but also ensures companies benefit from a workforce already trained in their technology.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, the Baroness's remaining lover, Rudy, manages to get the attention of a passing boat, boards a life raft, and leaves the island behind.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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For a technology-intensive financial services company like JPMorganChase, $1 million is a crumb in a bread factory.—
Emily Acton,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Housemade breads are across the menu at Chenin.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Parker supplies a ready solution that nicely dovetails with Kennedy’s hostility toward vaccines, and pharmaceutical interventions against disease in general.—
Tom Bartlett,
The Atlantic,
9 Sep. 2025
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Just like an app store provides apps for your phone, npm supplies small pieces of code that developers use to build websites, mobile apps, and cloud platforms.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Hospitals can store medical records, lab results, imaging scans, and real time feeds from bedside monitors in a single hub.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Whether users wanted to see them or not, videos of horrific moments have been flooding social media feeds over the past week.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 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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Linen pants pair shockingly well with knit sweaters, giving outfits an effortless appearance that’s perfect for early fall.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Sep. 2025
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Want to catch up on the 2025 VMAs, from the nakedest outfits to the most memorable performances?—
Rachel Jacoby Zoldan,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Provisions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provisions. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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