PROVIDED (FOR) Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

provided (for)

verb

Definition of provided (for)

past tense of provide (for)

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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as in supported

to pay the living expenses of sufficient income to provide for his ever growing family

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The Heat are considered finalists for James, along with the Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors and others.

— Devon Henderson, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Whether Infantino will be considered for the role remains to be seen.

— Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of considered

Verb

Earlier versions of the county’s early voting plan included Sunday voting, which Democrats generally supported and Republicans opposed.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
The largest project the fund has supported is the $300 million redevelopment of Parade Park Homes.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026

Definition of supported

Verb

Such an outcome seemed highly improbable when the loan agreement was struck with Barcelona; all parties anticipated his move would be made permanent.

— Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Of particular interest are the human remains, which are anticipated to provide information on the diet and living conditions of the area’s inhabitants at the time.

— Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of anticipated

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Lending institutions including those providing home mortgages and car loans should require that all student debt payments be kept current as a condition to borrowers incurring even more debt.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026
The All Blacks kept possession, moved the ball toward space and Patrick Tuipulotu scored to mark his first test of the season.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026

Definition of kept

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Ukraine has maintained its strikes against Russian energy infrastructure with another attack early Sunday on the export hub that brings oil from Kazakhstan to the Black Sea.

— Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
The Office of the State Auditor maintained that its interest in a Midland site was based on expanding geographic access to early voting, not dictating the county’s final plan.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026

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