VICTUALLING Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

victualing

verb

variants or victualling

present participle of victual

as in feeding

to provide food or meals for the navy was usually equipped, clothed and victualled by the Crown

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as in eating

to take a meal that evening the travelers victualed sumptuously on partridge and venison

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Rather than fighting for eyeballs, these events are actually feeding into each other.

— Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
To reach such sizes, these black holes must be voraciously feeding on surrounding gas and dust.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2026

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The judge ruled the city is authorized to address the nuisance conditions, either by boarding up buildings or demolishing them, and instructed Olive Park’s owners to reimburse the city for the work.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
The spokesperson clarified that the child was not boarding a bus or crossing to catch a bus at the stop, but did not provide additional details about what was going on at the time.

— Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026

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The streets have had a steady buzz in recent months, with locals and tourists dining and strolling between stores throughout the day.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Jacobs-Freeman advises starting with textiles, layering a drapery, boucle throw, or even a set of dining chairs before committing in a more permanent way.

— Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2026

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Eastern handles are shorter and thicker, catering more to those who use a Penhold grip, where the head of the paddle is facing down and the paddle is held like a pen.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Airline catering workers have filed a new safety complaint against Flying Food Group, alleging they were exposed to unsafe and unsanitary working conditions at facilities serving Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

— Denis Akbari, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of catering

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