as in to feed
to provide food or meals for
a local firm will cater the awards banquet for high school athletes of the year
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Recent Examples of cater
Meanwhile, Barden is expanding the Succotash culinary universe by catering for film and commercial sets and cooking for celebrity dinner parties, including a recent birthday party for Kansas City native Heidi Gardner.
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2025
The club also caters for amateur runners through its online platform, where members receive workout suggestions, nutrition tips and invites to group runs and races.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 23 June 2025
That said, a vendor doesn’t get to be the size of Dell Technologies by catering only to early adopters.
—Patrick Moorhead, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Zheng’s influence in the New York community — online and in-person — has led Isshiki to host or cater events for brands including Uniqlo, Mastercard, Puma and Goop.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 31 May 2025
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2025
The club also caters for amateur runners through its online platform, where members receive workout suggestions, nutrition tips and invites to group runs and races.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 23 June 2025
That said, a vendor doesn’t get to be the size of Dell Technologies by catering only to early adopters.
—Patrick Moorhead, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Zheng’s influence in the New York community — online and in-person — has led Isshiki to host or cater events for brands including Uniqlo, Mastercard, Puma and Goop.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cater
Verb
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These products must be purchased through a commercial landscape company or feed and seed store.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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Both chairs matter, and both feed and support each other.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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So why are travelers shamed for boarding a plane when tourism is not even the main offender?—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Lindholm says a few crew members boarded a small rescue boat that launched from the fourth deck.—
Jillian Frankel,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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Neither of the drivers nor the passengers involved in the crash sustained injuries.—
Sophie Pendrill,
Sun Sentinel,
7 July 2025
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The other people present did not sustain significant injuries, according to authorities.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
7 July 2025
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De La Nonna's Big Bear outpost serves much of the same fare that its DTLA location does, with its toothsome focaccia-style pizzas on offer.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
5 July 2025
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His garage served as both a workplace and a hideout when needed.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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“Cater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cater. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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