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
Survivors were referred to support services provided by agencies such as Health and Human Services to ensure long-term care and protection.
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
The mouse’s body is wrapped in a rubber-like exterior, with slight ridges across its backside to provide additional support and comfort for the palm of your hand.
—PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2025
Washer, small indoor fireplace, heating, backyard, free parking, breakfast is provided.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2025
But in the 39th minute Messi provided the breakthrough.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
The mouse’s body is wrapped in a rubber-like exterior, with slight ridges across its backside to provide additional support and comfort for the palm of your hand.
—PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2025
Washer, small indoor fireplace, heating, backyard, free parking, breakfast is provided.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2025
But in the 39th minute Messi provided the breakthrough.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for provide
Verb
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The quick and portable system also gives investigators the ability to do DNA analysis anywhere without the need for a labratory.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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However, since the announcement, discourse around who should and shouldn’t be given wings exposed just how stuck in the past some viewers still are.—
Essence,
Essence,
16 Oct. 2025
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Called the CascadeAdvanced Energy Facility, the project will help reduce Amazon’s carbon emissions, power its operations with clean energy, and supply carbon-free electricity to the grid.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Asian Pacific Fibers x Blocktexx Indonesian polyester filament yarn manufacturer Asian Pacific Fibers has partnered with textile recycling technology company BlockTexx to develop and supply T2T rPET products.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The homes come furnished with table, stove, refrigerator, pots, dishes, linens, a television and microwave.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Winner may be required to furnish proof of identity, address, and age to receive a prize.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Have the latest Reality Checks delivered to your inbox with our free newsletter.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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In March 2025, released hostages delivered a sign of life from him to his family.—
Itay Stern,
NPR,
13 Oct. 2025
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With Trocheck serving as an alternate captain under Miller, who joined the Rangers in a January trade with the Canucks, the 32-year-old centers have been handed the leadership reins for a team that is coming off a calamitous 2024-25 season.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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In traditional animation, a director crafts a story at storyboard phase trying to craft their story then hands it over to animation artists.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Provide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provide. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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