1
as in allowed (for)
to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies)
the rules provide for emergency situations, spelling out certain exceptions
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2
as in supported
to pay the living expenses of
sufficient income to provide for his ever growing family
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for provided (for)
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How many voters supported, opposed Measure G In Nevada County, the largest portion of the library district, voters supported Measure G with by a 7-to-3 margin.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025 -
That’s why, according to graphic designer and rebranding expert Gardner, the Wichita community overwhelmingly supported the new Redhawks mascot.—
Diana Lambdin Meyer,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Julann Carney, a Realtor and property manager in Sherwood, said the plans for the money raised by the bonds are ill considered and add too much to the bills of residents.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
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When Laughton was elected as a state representative in 2012, she was considered to be the first openly transgender person elected to a state legislature.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Johnson has kept the House out of session since mid-September after Republicans passed a bill to continue government funding.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 Nov. 2025
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After winning 3-0 at home to Leeds United last weekend, Sunday’s result marked the first time that Brighton had kept consecutive Premier League clean sheets since February.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Now The RealReal is looking for revenues to hit $687 million to $690 million this year, above the $675 million analysts forecast and the $667 million to $674 million the firm previously anticipated in August.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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As of the fiscal third-quarter of 2025, Disney anticipated the experiences segment would see 8% growth in operating income for the current fiscal year.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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Over the next decade, Wuornos grew increasingly religious and maintained correspondence with Australian artist Jasmine Hirst, whose letters and interviews appear throughout the documentary.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Magic maintained a 59-51 lead at half, but Boston pulled even early in the third after Minott drew a foul on an aggressive crash, and Pritchard picked Bane’s pocket and canned a three.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Provided (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provided%20%28for%29. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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