provisos

variants also provisoes
Definition of provisosnext
plural of proviso
as in provisions
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

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Noun
  • Foraging on the island is encouraged; arrive with sufficient provisions, however, and that should not be necessary.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
  • The overhead cabinets feature a self-leveling design to keep contents from sliding or rolling around, allowing campers to keep all their dishes and provisions stored while driving.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Today’s pairs are built for all conditions, designed to carry you through long days without blisters or fuss, while still looking effortless.
    Erica Paige, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Fires will catch and spread rapidly under these conditions.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • As argued in his book Abundance, Ezra Klein explains how America's growth has been hindered by well-meaning regulations, permitting requirements, and veto points that have blocked affordable housing, infrastructure, and clean energy development.
    Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
  • The committee floated a proposal to implement new requirements for where these businesses can be built in relation to each other, and to strengthen pre-existing requirements.
    Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
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“Provisos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provisos. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.

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