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
The full text for this story was provided via a press release from Cincinnati Shakespeare Company.
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Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2026
The McSpedden Elementary School’s website listed her as an SLC teacher, or a teacher who provides specialized instruction to students with learning disabilities or behavioral challenges.
—Jamie Landers, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
The program will provide leadership development, mentorship and professional tools aimed at helping directors build sustainable careers in television.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
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Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2026
The McSpedden Elementary School’s website listed her as an SLC teacher, or a teacher who provides specialized instruction to students with learning disabilities or behavioral challenges.
—Jamie Landers, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
The program will provide leadership development, mentorship and professional tools aimed at helping directors build sustainable careers in television.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for provide
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Noting some confusion over the like-for-like numbers this year, given recent changes to the business structure, the analysts said that weapon and ammunition growth will remain elevated, and there is scope for its naval business to be resilient, too.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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The dozens of demonstrators who signed up to give their public comment had to wait outside.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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Marzan was assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command in Des Moines — a unit tasked with supplying troops with food, fuel, ammunition and equipment — and deployed to Kuwait to support the war effort.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Bailey Nurseries, founded in 1905, is a family-run business that supplies plants nationally and is known for its Endless Summer Hydrangeas, First Editions Plants and Easy Elegance Roses.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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There’s plenty of profit to be made off the infectious enthusiasm for the game and the frills that the flush player can furnish their setup with, but while the new crop of mahj-centric entrepreneurs are gaining, is anyone losing?—
Kase Wickman,
Vanity Fair,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Rousseaus furnished the property with their own artwork, antiques, heirloom porcelain, and glassware.—
Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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And the loss of Amarion Dickerson, who would’ve been a key rotation piece, ended up being a major blow for a team that was counting on everyone at the top of the rotation to deliver.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The remarks, delivered to Standard Bank executives and reported for the first time by Semafor, captured the growing unease among policymakers about how quickly the external shocks can undermine domestic planning, especially for an open, import-dependent economy like South Africa.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Last month, in a separate case, Hong Kong’s Court of Appeal handed Lai a rare legal victory by overturning his conviction for fraud and quashing a 69-month sentence.—
Reuters 8 hr ago,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Heat was in control the rest of the way, handing the Nets their 10th straight loss.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Provide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provide. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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