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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
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
Scalping tickets wasn’t new, of course, but Kahn believed that its formalization online provided sports teams, and other entertainment businesses, with valuable information about demand that could enable them to make more money without alienating their most loyal fans. John Cassidy, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026 But the endorsement in a safe Democratic district is unlikely to attract the major expenditures and outreach that UNITE HERE has provided in battleground states and districts. Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026 The analyst said that the event and the meetings provided stronger-than-anticipated clarity into future demand across various growth drivers. Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026 As the Timberwolves began transfixed watching the ball, Bruce Brown, who provided a Red Bull jolt in the second quarter on both ends of the floor, grabbed the rebound. Troy Renck, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026 The stat line in Game 1 provided little reason for concern. Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026 Shooter’s background comes into view USA TODAY previously reported on the shooter’s background, but the report provided new details. Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026 The city’s public works facility has provided free sandbags this week for residents and businesses, like Chicago Behavioral Hospital, to fortify against Des Plaines flooding. Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026 The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for provided
Verb
  • Mikal Bridges supplied early scoring.
    C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
  • At least 126 solar projects proposed since the beginning of 2024 are awaiting regulatory approval, according to a Grist and AP analysis of the latest information developers supplied to the Energy Information Administration.
    Ayurella Horn-Muller, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The furnished two-bedroom log cabin of white oak was recently renovated with modern interiors and amenities, including an open-plan main room with a gas fireplace and a kitchen with a French-door stainless fridge and eat-in peninsula.
    The Week US, TheWeek, 6 Apr. 2026
  • The audit revealed that teachers from the California school district allegedly taught at the school in China, and were provided living accommodations in furnished apartments.
    Preston Mizell, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • That gave Spurs legs but not a lot of control.
    Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The Knicks’ second unit coughed the ball up, Landry Shamet’s minutes got messy, and the slopiness Brown had spent the afternoon talking about gave the Hawks life.
    C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Jess Park Given Toone’s absence, Park will be disappointed not to be handed a start against Spain or Iceland, with Kendall and Blindkilde Brown handed opportunities to impress.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Falling giants The lopsided matchup on paper may have handed the Kings a historical bellwether.
    Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • But Wilkins delivered a big throw on his last attempt and the meet invites started to come back his way.
    Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
  • But at Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen on Long Island, you’ll be assigned a shiva coordinator who will ensure fresh food is delivered every day of the mourning period.
    The Editors, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026

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“Provided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provided. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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