provisions 1 of 2

noun

Definition of provisionsnext
plural of provision
as in food
substances intended to be eaten gave them ample provisions so they would not get hungry on the trip

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provisions

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verb

present tense third-person singular of provision
1
as in equips
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 boards
to provide food or meals for it was the quartermaster's job to properly equip and provision the troops

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  1. food
  2. equips
  3. bread
  4. furnishes
Noun
  • 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
  • Cook foods to proper temperatures by using a cooking thermometer, especially when cooking meats.
    Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of food
Verb
  • The company equips delivery drivers with hyper-specific data on millions of addresses throughout the United States and the United Kingdom, advising them of where to park and which entrance of a building to go through for the most efficient delivery.
    Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Unlike forecasting, which aims to predict specific outcomes, strategic foresight equips leaders with insights into emerging trends and potential disruptions.
    Robert B. Tucker, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of equips
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of bread
Verb
  • The open-pit mine that furnishes nickel for Tesla batteries is largely hidden from public view behind a mountain.
    Ben Crair, The New Yorker, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Through example, a country communicates its values and furnishes a context for all that its representatives say and do.
    Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 5 June 2020
Definition of furnishes
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