1
as in saving
careful management of material resources
practicing its customary providence, the snowbound family was able to make the meager stores last until help arrived
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2
as in vision
concern or preparation for the future
had the providence to lay in supplies before the storm hit
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Recent Examples of providence
Among many white evangelical Christians, there’s a sense of divine providence around the Trump administration.
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Abby McCloskey, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
The Aeneid has a special relevance for the United States, a country founded by immigrants who fled from earlier homelands, often believing that divine providence justified their claim on a land already inhabited by many distinct groups of indigenous peoples.
—Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Turning one’s career over to providence?
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
The White House has not officially addressed the vision behind the redecoration or the providence of some of the decor.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
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Abby McCloskey, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
The Aeneid has a special relevance for the United States, a country founded by immigrants who fled from earlier homelands, often believing that divine providence justified their claim on a land already inhabited by many distinct groups of indigenous peoples.
—Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Turning one’s career over to providence?
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
The White House has not officially addressed the vision behind the redecoration or the providence of some of the decor.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for providence
Noun
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Right now, subscribers can score savings on lightweight quilts, colorful area rugs, space-saving nightstands, and more.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Many Americans already do a great job at retirement saving.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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With a new wave of extraordinary properties, transformative experiences, and a clear vision rooted in sustainability and authenticity, the country is emerging as one of the Caribbean’s most compelling destinations for the discerning traveler.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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There’s a vision of society in such a view.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Other factors that can cause prices to go up or down include player performance, market trends, and health of the wider economy.—
Tyler Holzhammer,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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Christiansen says government efforts will help rural Idaho’s economy, but employer practices can help too.—
Amaia Gavica
July 7,
Idaho Statesman,
7 July 2025
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Meals were planned ahead and with a little forethought—and a refrigerator—bread dough was made and kept in the refrigerator to be freshly baked and served warm at each meal.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
22 Nov. 2025
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Fortunately, flight attendants say a little planning and forethought can keep some of these stressors at bay.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
23 Oct. 2025
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But thrift shoppers say that’s part of the fun.—
Kayla Steinberg,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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Always check your local thrift store’s donation guidelines before dropping items off to ensure they are accepted.—
Better Homes & Gardens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 June 2026
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This raised interest rates to punishing levels just as fiscal prudence was being tossed aside.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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Strength and prudence are not the same thing.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2026
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Kacey Musgraves’s twisting catalogue cruises through country, folk, pop, soul, and disco in search of multifaceted frugality.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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Unfortunately, that’s the cost of frugality, something that will certainly be the hallmark of Sullivan’s first crack at free agency as GM.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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In the opening monologue of the night — nearly verbatim for most nights on the tour — Springsteen ad-libbed some additional context, acknowledging the prescience of the evening.—
Brandon Shaw,
HollywoodReporter,
31 May 2026
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That a machine might use my writing not only to learn about my subject matter, but also to analyze and ultimately mimic my authorial voice, points to a future that George Orwell envisioned with eerie prescience.—
Laura Beers,
The Conversation,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Providence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/providence. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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