PROVISIONS Synonyms: 117 Similar and Opposite Words

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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provisions

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verb

present tense third-person singular of provision

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

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

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Noun

The company, founded in 1995, has grown through a combination of scale and acquisitions, building an operation that spans much of the food supply chain.

— Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
That allows the team to be on the same page, whether that’s playing time or a dress code in the food hall.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026

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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

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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

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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

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These powerhouse Los Angeles institutions join a growing cohort of universities in California and nationwide responding quickly to a technology most undergraduates first encountered in chat bots or social media feeds in middle and high school.

— Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Magid said his own Facebook and Instagram feeds are relatively benign.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

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