1
as in requirement
something upon which the carrying out of an agreement or offer depends
loaned them the car with the provision that they refill the gas tank before returning it
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2
as in food
provisions plural
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 to equip
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 to feed
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 provision
Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 17 July 2025
There is no provision for broader state financial assistance, nor does the bill ease the thresholds required to approve special assessments or secure institutional financing.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
Russell P. Reeder, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Further, developers and other users can provision their own environments through self-service portals.
—Matt Kimball, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Other provisions include a charitable deduction but also new limits on company giving
The legislation also contains a mix of provisions that impact funders, nonprofits and communities.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 17 July 2025
There is no provision for broader state financial assistance, nor does the bill ease the thresholds required to approve special assessments or secure institutional financing.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
Verb
System And Process Evaluation A thorough SWOT analysis revealed considerable tech debt—multiple CRMs, provisioning tools and ERP systems.
—Russell P. Reeder, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Further, developers and other users can provision their own environments through self-service portals.
—Matt Kimball, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for provision
Noun
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In 2024, the Biden administration proposed expanding parole in place to undocumented immigrants married to U.S. citizens who met certain requirements, such as having lived in the country for a minimum number of years.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 July 2025
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Hegseth wrote in the letter that the move would not negatively affect military training, operations, readiness, or any other military requirements, per NJ Spotlight News.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
19 July 2025
Noun
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If crops and fruits are only partially harvested, food prices will go up.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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For Red Circle Inn's general manager, Kyle Johnson, food is only part of the story.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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The fresh sneaker treats a beloved On silhouette to Loewe’s high-end designer sensibilities and is equipped with signature Speedboard technology capable of boosting runners’ speed while doling out all-day comfort, as well as a cushy Zero-Gravity foam midsole that absorbs impact.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
23 July 2025
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Autos: The new tax break on car loan interest comes equipped with a trunk full of caveats, writes Susan Tompor.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Come for the hard news and stay for stuff that feeds your passions: top-shelf dining, sports and music content.—
Benjamin Goad,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Oleksandr Dmitriev, the founder of a Ukrainian system that centralizes feeds from thousands of drone crews across the frontline, told Reuters the outage was an example of the shortcomings of relying on cloud services for military operations, particularly battlefield drone reconnaissance.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Farrer acknowledged challenging economic conditions and trade uncertainties but expressed confidence in the company's long-term success.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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Containment efforts might be challenging, especially in dry and windy conditions, as such wildfire tends to spread rapidly.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Bánh Anh Em bakes its bread in house—enormous, airy rugby balls of yeast and flour, with crackly thin crusts and a crumb as light as soufflé.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
20 July 2025
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As of June, white bread was priced at $1.86 per pound.—
Chicago Tribune,
Boston Herald,
19 July 2025
Verb
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On the production side, Rae made sure to assemble the right crew to supply heat behind the boards with beats from Swizz Beatz, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League and Nottz throughout the 17-track album.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
18 July 2025
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While ratings have dipped over the past few years, in line with the vast majority of other shows, MasterChef still averages a consolidated 28-day audience of more than 3M viewers, according to Barb data supplied by overnights.tv.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
18 July 2025
Verb
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Additionally, Jesper Christensen (Spectre) has boarded as recurring.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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President Donald Trump talks to reporters before boarding Air Force One on July 3, 2025, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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“Provision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provision. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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