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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The bill passed with a 217-214 vote, supported by most Republicans and 21 Democrats.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Feb. 2026 -
Stoschek’s foundation has supported dozens of exhibitions, including two of Germany’s pavilions at the Venice Biennale, and runs public museums in Düsseldorf and Berlin.—
Will Fenstermaker,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Health Secretary Wes Streeting is widely considered a front-runner to become the next prime minister.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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Every possible explanation that isn’t ruled out or contradicted by the already-existing data should be considered, and each hypothesis should be tested and examined as rigorously as possible.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
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Pape Matar Sarr and Xavi Simons picked up the ball in dangerous areas, Dominic Solanke dragged Harry Maguire out of position, and Destiny Udogie kept flashing crosses into the box.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Chinese coffee company continued to operate many of its stores — and kept its name and logo.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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Last year, Cabarrus County Schools faced an approximately $11 million deficit, which district leaders attributed to higher-than-expected expenses, enrollment growth and lower-than-anticipated revenue.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2026
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Returnees were carrying more than anticipated with them, requiring additional negotiations, a person familiar with the situation told the AP, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss the diplomatic matter.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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The Ku Klux Klan maintained a shadowy presence in Hanceville well into the second half of the 20th century; KKK meetings took place in some homes and hideaways here as recently as the 1980s.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Clase’s attorney, Michael Ferrara, said in October that Clase maintained his innocence.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Provided (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provided%20%28for%29. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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