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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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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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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Noun
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Anxiety over medicine and food Refugees in the Thai border camps live a fragile and isolated existence.—
Ivan Watson,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025 -
To me, this meant striving to represent food from as many regions and ethnic communities as possible.—
Sonya Rehman,
Forbes,
11 Feb. 2025
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Hosting workshops or webinars featuring experts in child mental health equips parents with tools to recognize distress and manage screen time effectively.—
Dr. Ritu Goel,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Incorporating executive function and social skills training into adolescents' education equips them with the necessary tools to navigate the complexities of adult life, fostering independence and resilience.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
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Don’t miss the city’s famous sourdough bread, dim sum in Chinatown, or a sweet treat from Ghirardelli Chocolate.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Feb. 2025
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The sausage or weiner is dipped in a batter made of bread crumbs rather than cornmeal, and often paired with melty cheese and sometimes even squid ink.—
Sara Murphy,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2025
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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
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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
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“Provisions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provisions. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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