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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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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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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
Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024
Whether a continuation of the federal funding for replacement benefits will continue is not yet certain, and is contingent on lawmakers passing a bipartisan funding bill—annual or continuing—that keeps the provision in place.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024
Newer vendor solutions in the market have mastered and provisioned a solution that effectively utilizes a bitemporal data model to support accuracy in capturing and reporting, allowing firms to aggregate and disaggregate data in real time.
—Araya Solomon, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The influx of cash also triggered a provision that allows an entity affiliated with Trump to receive 75% of the company's net revenue, based on the terms outlined in a recent company filing.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024
Whether a continuation of the federal funding for replacement benefits will continue is not yet certain, and is contingent on lawmakers passing a bipartisan funding bill—annual or continuing—that keeps the provision in place.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
Neither device is provisioned for cellular connection.
—PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024
Newer vendor solutions in the market have mastered and provisioned a solution that effectively utilizes a bitemporal data model to support accuracy in capturing and reporting, allowing firms to aggregate and disaggregate data in real time.
—Araya Solomon, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for provision
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New apps and frameworks are being released all the time along with hardware specs as well as energy and cooling requirements, which all contribute to the confusion.Hugo Farinha, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Hawaii's lawyers also emphasized that the Supreme Court's decision in Bruen does not prohibit states from imposing licensing requirements.Justin Jouvenal and Ann E. Marimow The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Legends Hospitality will be the exclusive provider of food, beverages and merchandise during Rays games, in collaboration with Levy Restaurants, the Rays’ official vendor.Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Cook foods to proper temperatures by using a cooking thermometer, especially when cooking meats.Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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This helps ensure each project is optimally equipped for efficient execution.Kenzie Biggins, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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In the interest of energy efficiency, cabins are not equipped with power outlets, televisions, or appliances.Tomeka Jones, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2024
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Jimin’s solo smash is also back on one more Billboard ranking, which feeds into where a song lands on the Hot 100.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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The buffalo bellows with rage — but the peaceful hippo just feeds and sleeps.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
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Israel’s defense minister, Israel Katz, on Friday ordered the military to prepare for the harsh conditions of winter deployment.Mick Krever, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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Some researchers worry that large farms with multiple species are providing the optimal conditions for more species-to-species transfer.Simon Hill, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
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Visitors can learn about local baking techniques and try different bread and pastry varieties – including schüttelbrot (a flatbread) and krapfen (a German doughnut).Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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On Steakhouse Sundays, Barda’s regular menu will also be available, including items such as its steak tartare served with fresh horseradish, Mother Loaf bread, and a roasted bone of marrow.Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
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Power is supplied by a wall outlet or an optional 1,800W lithium battery pack.Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 8 Dec. 2024
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The most recent one was one about a data broker who supplied more than 3 billion data points on people in Germany.Leah Feiger, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
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Jeffrey Freeman, his wife, and their two girls were sitting comfortably and ready for take-off when the pilot announced there'd be a delay while two VIP guests boarded.Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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About a third of Southwest's seats will be premium, and premium passengers will be among the first to board the plane.Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Provision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provision. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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