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
White did not provide information about any potential charges related to the child’s access to an unsecured gun.
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Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 22 May 2026
Redemption stories provide emotional resolution and reassure others that suffering can be meaningful.
—Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The lightweight formula blends effortlessly and provides great coverage without needing to apply much.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 22 May 2026
An Atlanta Public Schools spokesperson said the district provided bottled water to students in buildings within the advisory area.
—Andre Butso, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
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Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 22 May 2026
Redemption stories provide emotional resolution and reassure others that suffering can be meaningful.
—Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The lightweight formula blends effortlessly and provides great coverage without needing to apply much.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 22 May 2026
An Atlanta Public Schools spokesperson said the district provided bottled water to students in buildings within the advisory area.
—Andre Butso, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for provide
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Simple and streamlined, this linen tank top is one of the most versatile additions to any travel wardrobe—I’m even eyeing it in a few different colors, given its affordable price tag.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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Virginia Governor Robert Dinwiddie gave him Washington’s name.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Tankers leaving its docks now help supply Europe, Asia, and beyond.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Of course, all of these venues have access to the organic crops grown on-site in the garden pavilion, from onions and peppers to herbs and edible flowers; those hardworking pollinators in the bee hotel also supply fresh honey.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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The layout is open and the living room is shown furnished here with a single chair, but has room for a sofa bed to be installed if the owner wants to boost sleeping space to six.—
Adam Williams
May 18,
New Atlas,
18 May 2026
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She's accused of purchasing or furnishing alcohol to a minor.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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The deal is crafted, in a way, that Iran will not receive any concessions from the United States unless Tehran delivers on its promises, the official said.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
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The Shenzhou 23 mission follows shortly after the launch of the Tianzhou 10 cargo spacecraft, which arrived at Tiangong on May 11, delivering nearly 7 tons of supplies.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
24 May 2026
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Even Manny has to hand it to him, but Hartman proves he's matured and insists that saving the day was a team effort.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
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The fact that this racist thug has been handed policing power by Netanyahu says more about the state of Israel’s democracy and political values—and in particular about the prime minister’s values—than many Israelis might like to admit.—
Avi Issacharoff,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2026
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“Provide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provide. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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