as in provision
something upon which the carrying out of an agreement or offer depends
released the drunken revelers with the proviso that they behave for the remainder of the Mardi Gras
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of proviso
The swing-off was a new proviso in the current collective bargaining agreement, agreed to after the league locked the players out for 99 days during the ’21-22 offseason.
—
Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 16 July 2025
In 1970, when a nearly unanimous Congress approved sweeping changes strengthening federal air pollution laws, one proviso allowed California in many cases to craft its own rules — a recognition of the challenge the Golden State faced in dealing with the nation’s worst smog problem.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
This is similar to a year ago when the Heat got Thomas Bryant to opt out, with the proviso that Bryant would be taken care of if another landing spot could not be found.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 July 2025
The language requires that trainees not displace experienced workers, an important proviso for entertainment unions.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 24 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for proviso
Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 16 July 2025
In 1970, when a nearly unanimous Congress approved sweeping changes strengthening federal air pollution laws, one proviso allowed California in many cases to craft its own rules — a recognition of the challenge the Golden State faced in dealing with the nation’s worst smog problem.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
This is similar to a year ago when the Heat got Thomas Bryant to opt out, with the proviso that Bryant would be taken care of if another landing spot could not be found.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 July 2025
The language requires that trainees not displace experienced workers, an important proviso for entertainment unions.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 24 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for proviso
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proviso
Noun
-
Eliminating needing to use a phone, as was the provision of convenience instructions, is aimed to increase the safety and efficiency of the delivery process, the company said.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
-
In the shutdown standoff, congressional Democrats are holding out for certain health care provisions, including an extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
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
-
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
Noun
-
The bout was a tables match, a stipulation that Team 3D made famous.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
-
The one stipulation — no phones.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
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
-
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
Cite this Entry
“Proviso.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proviso. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share