as in to give
to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption
this luxury hotel provides all the comforts of home to well-heeled vacationers
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Recent Examples of provide
Already a Secuoya Studios advisory board member, Gazzolo will provide analysis and decision support for development and content projects, while also bringing in talent and strengthening commercial connections in the region.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
Sandra Lehan is running for the Michael Lisnow Respite Center in Hopkinton, providing love, care support and a home for people with disabilities.
—Paul Burton, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
The governor said the commission will explore how to provide education more affordably, as well as funding levels.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
However, some foods provide more calcium per serving than milk.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 17 Apr. 2026
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
Sandra Lehan is running for the Michael Lisnow Respite Center in Hopkinton, providing love, care support and a home for people with disabilities.
—Paul Burton, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
The governor said the commission will explore how to provide education more affordably, as well as funding levels.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
However, some foods provide more calcium per serving than milk.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for provide
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Speier, who entered politics by first working as a congressional aide and experienced harassment from a supervisor, said that part of the problem in Congress is that members are given wide latitude to run their offices.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The cozy fleece bottoms have a flattering straight-leg fit and feature subtle side piping, giving them a fashionable, sporty effect.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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In July of 2024, as fighting raged in Khartoum, a Sudanese weapons broker WhatsApped Mafi to contract a shipment of Qods Mohajer-6 drones — the same ones Iran has long supplied Russia in its war in Ukraine, according to the complaint.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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For decades, Indian Point operated 24/7 and supplied roughly 2,000 megawatts of carbon-free electricity around the clock — through heat waves, blizzards, and everything in between.—
Nicole Malliotakis,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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With its home-furnishing heritage, focus on low prices, and the help of artist Marcelis, Ikea has made a genuinely delightful smart lamp that’s not only beautiful but also affordable and practical.—
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy,
The Verge,
15 Apr. 2026
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The retail juggernaut sold modern kit homes, the financing to purchase them, the tools to repair them and the wares to furnish them.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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And the two stars, who at first seem to be playing in different registers with O’Hara launching her punchlines towards the balcony and Byrne aiming for the second row, harmonize to deliver a master class in physical comedy.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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Despite Pistons superstar Cade Cunningham delivering a brilliant performance with a playoff career-high 39 points.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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In the final days of the war, the Nazis sought to destroy the party’s vast collection of membership cards but they were saved at the last minute and later handed to the Americans.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
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Brendan Fitzgerald has left his role as CEO of Secuoya Studios, which is at the same time handing complete independence to its Latin American arm.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Provide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provide. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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