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Definition of providednext

provided

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verb

past tense of provide

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of provided
Adjective
In addition to the transportation delivering care on time, caregivers were also happy with the provided transportation. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2026 Those who type the provided address into their GPS will find themselves on the backside of the Mission Farms shopping center. — Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
The results provided an early indication of voter support for the school board’s direction as the district faced declining enrollment and difficult budget decisions. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026 The second provided the means to revoke trust in the digital certificate used to sign older vulnerable Windows boot managers. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 3 Nov. 2026 The camera’s 180-degree field of view provided a full view of my doorstep and most of my front yard. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026 In addition to the recent drop in oil prices, seasonal fluctuations have provided price relief for drivers in the fall, De Haan said. — ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026 The Robinson family was remembered in a joint statement provided to Fox News Digital. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026 However, when management provided guidance for the current quarter, the stock fell about 3% in after-hours trading due to downside in gross margins and Services revenue growth relative to Street expectations. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026 Bennett also provided Scott with the full name of the witness. — Cbs Philadelphia, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 Those include a traffic control manager, provided by the district, staggering start times within the district to spread out traffic, and having overflow parking for the school so events don’t lead to people parking on neighborhood streets. — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for provided
Adjective
  • Dual-arm robots handle parcels around a conveyor and fold clothing on a work surface, while a humanoid moves through a furnished environment and collects laundry.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The 207 rooms and suites, all with furnished balconies, were given the Martin Brudnizki treatment, which means Palm Beach’s unofficial uniform of pink and green appears everywhere—alongside wicker, florals, palms, and just enough pattern.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Despite an extensive electrification project as part of the rebuilding efforts, 40% of the market is still supplied with unsafe, bare-wire electrical connections, turning even the most basic fans and lighting into fire hazards.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Its dedicated charging infrastructure at Gemalink is supplied by a solar farm developed at the terminal.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Rocket Lab was supposed to have a satellite on standby to go up and inspect True Anomaly’s spacecraft, ready to launch on short notice once military officials gave the order.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2026
  • Additionally, prosecutors allege Rincker gave Alvarez a 12-gauge pump action shotgun, Jamioles said.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Eighty-eight years later, medical professionals won dramatic victories as part of the sweeping blue wave that handed Democrats control of Congress and many state and local offices.
    — O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Often, parents are handed an outdated brochure and sent on their way, Silsby said.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 5 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Speaking in Spanish, Leo emphasized the importance of protecting family life and delivered a pointed criticism of both laws.
    — Carrie Kahn, NPR, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Democrats’ sweep Tuesday night delivered their largest House majority in decades, flipping traditionally Republican seats across the country thanks to a favorable political environment.
    — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2026

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“Provided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provided. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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