provisions 1 of 2

noun

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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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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Recent Examples of provisions
Noun
The Coastal Commission signed off on the project a few years ago, after tussles over low-cost housing provisions during the course of erecting yet another luxury hotel. — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 Put simply, penalty relief describes the broader set of IRS provisions that can help taxpayers avoid, reduce or remove certain penalties. — Jamela Adam, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 For 14 days, Talwani agreed to halt enforcement of several key provisions of the Postal Service's rule for the upcoming elections, which will determine which party controls the House and Senate. — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026 There might not be anyone to enforce compliance with a condition that is continuous, such as staying employed, but such provisions usually are valid. — Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Circ would not disclose the duration, minimum volumes, pricing floors or take-or-pay provisions contained in its individual agreements. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026 While the original legislation passed with bipartisan support in Senate and Assembly committees, some said its provisions were duplicative of existing law. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026 There are a few provisions that were included in that executive order. — John J. Martin, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026 Presented with the amendment’s provisions together, voters favored it 47% to 40%. — Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
For example, the female carpenter bee provisions her nest with nectar and pollen, lays the eggs, and then the eggs hatch in late summer to fall. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025 Inside, the wasp provisions its offspring with paralyzed spiders or insects. — Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for provisions
  1. food
  2. equips
  3. boards
  4. bread
  5. supplies
  6. feeds
  7. furnishes
  8. outfits
Noun
  • The tests included transporting packages, medical supplies, food, water, and industrial equipment, providing a practical demonstration of the aircraft’s autonomous cargo capabilities.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
  • In addition to speech, our management of a localized fire for food, safety, and comfort is another uniquely human behavior, one that seems to have coincided with the development of complex spoken language.
    — Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of food
Verb
  • The Sculptor equips Wolf with a prosthetic arm called the Shinobi Prosthetic.
    — Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Whether supporting the Trident missile or other systems throughout the fleet, NSWC Corona’s work equips sailors with the confidence to trust their systems — empowering them to deliver peace through strength when the nation depends on them most.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of equips
Verb
  • One day, Valentina boards the chapa carrying the flower Sitóe once gave her.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Nikko Remigio When Nikko Remigio, one of the few Filipino and Asian players in the NFL, boards a flight, chances are a Bruce Lee movie isn’t far behind.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of boards
Noun
  • Pierre’s Instagram business account for her viral Japanese milk-bread cinnamon rolls boasts over 153,000 followers.
    — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Significant portions of protein, fiber, and nutrients are lost in the processing, although some vitamins are added back to items like bread and pasta to enrich them.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of bread
Verb
  • New Zealand supplies more than half of China's dairy imports, a dominance built under a bilateral trade agreement since 2008, that later granted duty-free access for all its dairy products in 2024.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The company, founded in 2004, uses organic, non-GMO soybeans and supplies grocery stores, restaurants and other food service businesses nationwide.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of supplies
Verb
  • They accidentally get sucked into a portal that transports them to a fantastical world with a friendly weredog (Dave Franco) and a demon (Lea Salonga) that feeds on memories.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Boscagli finds Pascal Gross, who feeds the ball into the feet of Wieffer, who can then pass to Diego Gomez.
    — Jon Mackenzie, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of feeds
Verb
  • The agency furnishes those six apartments and provides dishes and other essentials.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
  • The identification of that fake photo now furnishes an alibi for those who want to deny the real bombing.
    — Mahsa Alimardani, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
Definition of furnishes
Verb
  • Keep scrolling to shop comfy travel outfits worth packing, with standout staples starting at just $15.
    — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Parton wore some 300 custom outfits a year, styled by her longtime collaborator Steve Summers.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of outfits

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“Provisions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provisions. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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