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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
Karoun Demirjian, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Last April, the NCAA removed the nonsensical provision that prevented schools from helping players to identify and facilitate NIL deals.
—Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Nicola Sfondrini, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Instead of getting to shadow Aesha or learn about placing provisioning orders, Ellie is stuck showing Carrie around the boat.
—Emma Soren, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Democratic critics argued that the provision was unconstitutional and would allow conservative state attorneys general to effectively dictate federal immigration policy.
—Karoun Demirjian, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Last April, the NCAA removed the nonsensical provision that prevented schools from helping players to identify and facilitate NIL deals.
—Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
Operational Optimization: Operational optimizations can be harder to achieve in private and hybrid clouds, with different provisioning environments.
—Nicola Sfondrini, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Instead of getting to shadow Aesha or learn about placing provisioning orders, Ellie is stuck showing Carrie around the boat.
—Emma Soren, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for provision
Noun
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In 2025 and beyond, successful ERP customization will increasingly depend on balancing industry-specific needs with scalability requirements.—
Andrei Kasyanau,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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Discovery in February over their requirement that Fubo carry dozens of non-sports channels as a condition to offer sports networks as well as those companies’ plan to launch a new competitor, Venu Sports.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Lastly, rather than meeting people at the bar, go fill up your food plate.—
Jess Cording,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Simon’s Bar & Cafe was a favorite of legislative staffers and lobbyists from 1984 until its closure in November 2023, the go-to spot for end-of-session revelry and late-night plates of Chinese food.—
Benjy Egel,
Sacramento Bee,
19 Jan. 2025
Verb
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However, the fundamental core of the creative process remains unchanged; talented individuals, equipped with the appropriate tools, are ultimately responsible for bringing new ideas to life.—
Kimberly A. Whitler,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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The Pentagon said Friday that two military C-130 Hercules aircraft equipped with a firefighting system are now on the scene, according to Military.com.—
Michael Dorgan,
Fox News,
12 Jan. 2025
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The local reservoirs in turn are fed by larger regional reservoirs, which are close to full capacity.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
14 Jan. 2025
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The extreme fire weather is also being fed by extraordinarily dry conditions.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The engine and transmission were removed to detail the engine bay, and restored to like-new condition.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
13 Jan. 2025
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The Role Market Conditions Play While personal readiness is critical, market conditions also influence the ideal timing for a business sale.—
Anatoly Iofe,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Most of their lunches consist of a simple sandwich—two pieces of white bread with a few slices of bologna—plus an apple.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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So, please, get yourself a bag of bread flour and instant yeast stocked up for this pizza crust.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appétit,
9 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The persistently positive Quinn and his staff supply the front office with a detailed list of preferences.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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The department did supply his personnel file, which contains no red flags over a two-decade career.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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It was announced in 2024 that beginning May 7, 2025, Americans will need the REAL ID, a standardized identification document in the United States, to board a plane going between U.S. airports.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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While travelers boarding commercial flights need a REAL ID or an alternative form of approved documentation, children under 18 do not need to have a REAL ID.—
Clara McMichael,
ABC News,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Provision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provision. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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