provide

verb

prə-ˈvīd How to pronounce provide (audio)
Definition of providenext
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 This is the web version of Fortune Gulf Brief, a weekly newsletter providing smart coverage on the capital, leaders, and policies transforming one of the world’s most consequential regions. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026 In late July, Nguyen and her teenage volunteers dragged wagons of groceries provided by Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez’s office to residents living in single-room occupancy hotels, or SROs. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026 The strongest programs provide clear expectations, regular manager check-ins, relationship building and visibility into career growth opportunities. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The midfielder featured 41 times in all competitions last season, providing nine goals and eight assists. — David Ornstein, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for provide
Recent Examples of Synonyms for provide
  1. give
  2. supply
  3. furnish
  4. deliver
  5. hand
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  • The pact gives Saudi Arabia a powerful new layer of protection beyond its longstanding security partnership with the United States amid growing regional doubts over whether Washington can still be relied upon to protect its oil-rich Gulf allies.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • McIntosh’s Bryan Boone, the county’s building and zoning administrator, said just shy of 30 feet was the minimum given the flood risk.
    — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026
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  • Trade data show China has fully transitioned from providing mostly low cost manufacturing to supplying vital machinery and components for advanced manufacturing.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The supply hub will initially support the 100-truck logistics fleet while also supplying industrial customers, utilities, transportation operators, energy infrastructure projects, and data centers across the Gulf Coast.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of supply
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  • Her new five-bedroom home in Spokane was recently furnished and finished, following a move back to her hometown in 2024.
    — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 4 Aug. 2026
  • How much are you guys spending to furnish your kids' dorm rooms?
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of furnish
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  • That is Beijing's answer, delivered through Hong Kong's licensing queue.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • For kiddos and adults, fruit serves as a healthy alternative to candy, delivering vitamins, fiber, and hydration while satisfying sweet cravings.
    — Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of deliver
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  • Seiya Suzuki, Carson Kelly and Kevin Alcántara each hit two-run home runs, and the Chicago Cubs handed the Los Angeles Dodgers their fourth consecutive loss with a 10-5 victory Monday night at Wrigley Field.
    — Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
  • From being handed important communication roles on defense to being moved around as a chess piece in multiple defensive spots, Downs has answered each challenge the coaching staff has handed him.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of hand

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