catered

Definition of caterednext
past tense of cater

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of catered Though Moore opted for a bold red Gucci gown on Thursday night, Moore’s previous 2026 Cannes Film Festival looks have catered more to the French luxury style. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 May 2026 The luncheon was catered by students from the Ramona High School Culinary Arts Department, with menu items inspired by different decades. Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026 It’s typically catered toward those coming from work, or folks that just want to hang out. Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026 This includes waiting to be catered to, leaving things behind, or making a mess. Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026 Like many cushion foundations, shade ranges can skew limited—K-beauty brands have historically catered to a narrower spectrum—but this one is a bit more impressive, with 20 shades to choose from. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 Apr. 2026 The hotel can also arrange babysitting services, and kids are catered for in restaurants with special menus. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026 The bash was held on Fisher Island at the oceanfront home of developer Janna Bullock, whose daughter Eugenia Bullock’s company, Savoring Spaces, catered the party that featured sturgeon eggs from Caviar Kaspia and claws from Joe’s Stone Crab, washed down with Dom Ruinart champagne. Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026 Other changes are catered toward children and families, the website states, including additional restrooms. Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catered
Verb
  • Rear diffuser is fed by aero elements that comprise a full-length belly pan, there’s an active panel under the chin, and an active rear spoiler, all of which help keep those four big gummy tires firmly planted on the pavement, delivering over 1100 horsepower with ruthless efficiency.
    Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
  • The fire comes with a backstory fed into the picture in small doses, through blink-and-you’ll-miss moments and throwaway exchanges between characters that come to define the film in its later moments, too.
    Tomris Laffly, Variety, 20 May 2026
Verb
  • Either the husband or the wife might have caught the virus there and then boarded the cruise ship, along with the virus.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
  • Unlike previous interceptions, which mostly took place under the cover of night, the Israeli military boarded the boats in broad daylight.
    Suzan Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026

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“Catered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catered. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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