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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as in vision
concern or preparation for the future
had the providence to lay in supplies before the storm hit
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3
as in God
capitalized
the being worshipped as the creator and ruler of the universe
she trusted in Providence to see her through the crisis
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Recent Examples of providence
The attorney general did not respond to the Statesman's questions about the providence and nature of the evidence.
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Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Oct. 2024
Jiangxi and Shandong providences reported refinancing RMB 55.1 billion and RMB 12.9 billion worth of hidden debt, respectively.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Trump’s 90-minute acceptance speech, which quickly moved from providence to policy and jabs at his opponent, President Joe Biden, was almost secular compared to some speakers earlier in the evening.
—Chris Ullery, USA TODAY, 19 July 2024
The concepts of divine intervention and providence have a long record in American history.
—Newt Gingrich, Orlando Sentinel, 21 July 2024
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Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Oct. 2024
Jiangxi and Shandong providences reported refinancing RMB 55.1 billion and RMB 12.9 billion worth of hidden debt, respectively.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Trump’s 90-minute acceptance speech, which quickly moved from providence to policy and jabs at his opponent, President Joe Biden, was almost secular compared to some speakers earlier in the evening.
—Chris Ullery, USA TODAY, 19 July 2024
The concepts of divine intervention and providence have a long record in American history.
—Newt Gingrich, Orlando Sentinel, 21 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for providence
Noun
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However, the announcement marks a major win for those in the respective asset industries, who have long been lobbying for a chance to tap into the roughly $12.2 trillion held in retirement savings plans.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Compare to Unilever's €1 billion investment in reusable packaging systems, already showing 12% cost savings in pilot markets, proving circular models can be profit centers rather than compliance costs.—
Trond Arne Undheim,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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But the film’s precise, funny characters and vivid, sweltering look would have meant nothing without Lee’s wise and ultimately sad vision of multicultural America as a place where good intentions and casual mistrust are as commonplace as the local pizzeria.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
16 Aug. 2025
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The underlying fundamental challenges created by the countries’ deep divisions over their economic ties, the potential for conflict over Taiwan and other hotspots, and their competing visions of the international order can only be papered over for so long.—
Scott Kennedy,
Time,
16 Aug. 2025
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This year's group joins the more than 550 outstanding individuals previously honored and includes women who have worked to uplift the local economy, propel the gospel music industry and advance maternal health.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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Recruits typically come from deprived areas, and as Russia’s economy disintegrates in slow motion, the bonanza offered by the army looks increasingly appealing.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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To win at StarCraft II, a player builds an empire with all forethought and flexibility such an endeavor requires.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
1 Feb. 2019
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Champagne buckets amplify the fancy factor by a thousand—a cold, cushioned bottle of wine demonstrates the sort of forethought that makes a good host a great host.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
8 July 2025
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Helen costumes can be found in many places, anywhere from thrift stores to Amazon.com kits and Walmart, according to the metro Detroit Helens.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Also listed is the still-operating Hot Seats, sandwiched between a church-run thrift store and a walk-in medical clinic in a retail complex on U.S. Highway 27, south of Leesburg.—
Annie Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Aug. 2025
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This is emblematic of transit leaders’ lack of fiscal prudence.—
Micky Horstman,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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While investor excitement may be high, prudence is advisable.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Others think the frugality signals economic skittishness.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
11 Aug. 2025
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While sales will contribute to the balancing of the books, they haven’t necessarily been required so far, with Liverpool boasting plenty of wiggle room due to past frugality.—
James Nalton,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Sometimes Maron’s specials have been the result of pure prescience, like End Times Fun, a record of sweeping global paranoia that happened to be released March 10, 2020.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
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Less than 10 years later his prescience is disturbingly spot-on.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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“Providence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/providence. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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