provided (for)

Definition of provided (for)next
past tense of provide (for)
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as in supported
to pay the living expenses of sufficient income to provide for his ever growing family

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Verb
  • Mancera concluded the post by once again thanking those who had supported her following Kneeland’s death.
    Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
  • The bill, which was supported by nurses, teachers, construction workers and service employees in Connecticut, is one of the biggest victories for organized labor in the state in recent years.
    Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
Verb
  • There’s also a small but well-kept gym and a nearby pool, rounding out amenities that feel thoughtfully considered to fit the hotel’s smaller footprint.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
  • The section is considered one of the most difficult and trickiest to climb.
    Pasang Rinzee Sherpa, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Verb
  • The Fresno State product didn’t exactly wow with size — a visible tick shy of a 5-foot-11 pre-draft measurement — but displayed solid timing and kept the rhythm humming on Saturday.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 May 2026
  • Santa Margarita’s baseball team finished in last place in the Trinity League, but the Eagles kept practicing even after their final regular-season game.
    Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
Verb
  • The new balance between internal combustion and electrical energy means more fuel will be burned than electrical energy deployed, with the split anticipated to be closer to 60/40 rather than the current 50/50.
    Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 12 May 2026
  • Where else is Buc-ee's anticipated to open?
    James Powel, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Verb
  • This lasted until 2023, when new management company Storey Hotel Management (who also run Nanuku Resort in Fiji and the Ameswell Hotel in California) took over, and the resort has maintained its elegance and quiet luxury.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
  • Purchased from the original owner’s daughter, the house had been lovingly maintained, preserving distinctive details like latticework, wood paneling, and a free-form pool.
    Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
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“Provided (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provided%20%28for%29. Accessed 17 May. 2026.

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