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
  • With campaigns and outside super PACs flooding the zone with money, television, radio and social media were awash with ads for candidates vying in deep-blue NY-12, NY-10, NY-13 and NY-7, all of which are considered up for grabs to greater or lesser degrees.
    Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 22 June 2026
  • Forsythia is considered invasive in some parts of the country1 so check your local invasive plant lists before planting.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • On Monday, June 22, Kelce's pop star fiancée Taylor Swift supported him for the second year in a row at the kickoff for the event.
    Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
  • The idea was supported by NASA’s top boss, Jared Isaacman, setting the tone for what could come in the near future.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • The seating changes will require a full stadium reseating process ahead of the 2027 season, though officials said fewer season-ticket holders are expected to be affected than originally anticipated.
    CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 24 June 2026
  • The trial was one of the most anticipated in recent years due to Pino’s prominence in South Florida and because the investigation was controversial from the start.
    Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Following their arrival, word spread among law enforcement at Kansas City Stadium (aka Arrowhead) that the King and Queen were en route — and the path to the VVIP (yes, very very) entrance was cleared by FBI officials, who kept fans away from the area.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026
  • Lynn's infectious personality and ongoing quest for selfies made her someone that everyone wanted to know, and her sharp wit kept readers coming back for more.
    Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 20 June 2026
Verb
  • Attorneys involved in the case have repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and maintained that the vast majority of claims are valid.
    Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
  • Most access points are reached from the west side, coming through Meeker, and Grimes noted that despite the isolation, the gravel roads are well-maintained, meaning a passenger vehicle should get you to most trailheads.
    Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 26 June 2026
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“Provided (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provided%20%28for%29. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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