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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
As part of his 2021 pandemic relief package, Biden provided $1,400 payments to most Americans, which Strain had warned at the time would spark inflation. Bill Barrow, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026 Boeing and Lockheed Martin at first provided only tentative funding for Vulcan’s development, then ULA waited until 2018 to select an engine for Vulcan, deciding on Blue Origin’s BE-4 over Aerojet Rocketdyne’s AR1. Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026 His religious beliefs provided succour after the disappointment of being ruled out of the World Cup, where Brazil were eliminated at the round of 16 by Norway. Jack Lang, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 According to a probable cause affidavit, the former campaign manager gave local police a black nylon glove that Ross is alleged to have provided in June. Ava Kelley, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026 In an unintentionally Dickensian fashion, a recent batch of BLS reports provided some deeper context as to how the labor market is being reshaped. Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026 Ross provided his former campaign manager with a black nylon glove containing a plastic bag filled with a white powder and a pink-and-white capsule, according to the Department of Justice. Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2026 Top government officials have at times provided conflicting information about the event. Suman Naishadham, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 That came in $39 million above the company guidance provided in May. Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for provided
Adjective
  • 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
  • Sold fully furnished, it’s listed at about $425,205 (€390,000).
    Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The resulting device was photopumped, meaning an external light source supplied the energy needed for lasing.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The aforementioned Jennifer contributed meatballs, their mom helmed the antipasti station, Raf’s supplied the tiramisù.
    Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 4 Sep. 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
  • The England left-back, who turned 22 on Tuesday, was already contracted for another three years but Newcastle have handed him a fresh deal on improved terms which now runs for a further two.
    Chris Waugh, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • While Darnold was having his X-rays in the stadium, the Seahawks handed the quarterback duties to backup Drew Lock.
    Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Robinson delivered his from a straight-up stance, producing something sharp and with less body movement.
    Chris McKenna, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • For example, diesel prices have hit record highs above $6 a gallon, which pushes up the cost of shipping for groceries and other goods delivered by truck.
    Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

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“Provided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provided. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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