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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Hamilton entered the race largely considered the frontrunner, despite only launching his campaign in April.

— ABC NEWS, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Packing for such a trip calls for extra care, as outfits are often thoughtfully considered.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of considered

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Cancelo is anticipated to sign a two-year deal, offering valuable experience and versatility, particularly at right-back, a position Hansi Flick intends for him.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
If the labor market is softer than anticipated, that could give central bankers more cover to look through price shocks from the Iran war.

— Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of anticipated

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The latest attacks came hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived Friday for his first official visit to Serbia, one of the few European countries that have maintained friendly relations with Russia despite its invasion of Ukraine.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
That means every residential building in Switzerland is required to either build a bunker with proper blast doors and ventilation systems or developers have to earmark funds for a nearby bunker maintained by the state.

— Rob Schmitz, NPR, 8 Aug. 2026

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