PROVENDERS Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

provender

noun

ˈprä-vən-dər

Definition of provender

as in food

substances intended to be eaten a chef who prides himself on creating all of his dishes from local provender

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Recent Examples of provender While the menu is often updated, the restaurant’s DNA remains unchanged—celebrating the provender of Ireland in exquisite fashion. — Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 8 June 2026 The Grill’s regular offerings run the gamut from pasta and seafood to beef and chicken, prepared with local culinary influences and plenty of provender from the resort’s ten-acre garden. — Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025 This, combined with a burgeoning demand for local provender on the part of city restaurants, fertilized a revival of small-scale agriculture in the region. — Bryan Miller, Town & Country, 8 Sep. 2013

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Noun

Each of the elements these folks have contributed, whether a dedicated musical score, meticulous floral arrangements, or a global food profile, has merged to make this project feel singular and special.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
The store sells PetSmart’s typical pet supply offerings — including food, bedding and accessories for animals — and offers grooming and adoption services.

— Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026

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If Klapper cannot remove those provisions independently, the suit said, then the entire legislation could be struck down.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026
Start your day at The Pantry On Main, a Main Street breakfast and lunch spot with go-to provisions, before heading out for a hike or stroll.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of provisions

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Gertrude’s, down the street, is a playful bistro with duck pastrami and challah-bread Parker House rolls.

— Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026
Small and large plates highlighting tandoor cooking, chaat and even seafood, covering a variety of Indian regional cuisine, rather than focusing solely on the curries and breads of Northern India commonly found in American restaurants.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026

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