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
  • The governor supported reducing taxes.
    John Ramos, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Researchers Nick McMann and James Forester started the study for the U with a grant from the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, which is supported by a share of state lottery profits.
    Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Sip creative cocktails in an elegant speakeasy at L’Antiquario, considered one of the world’s best bars.
    Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Eating gelatin as a food additive is considered safe, but taking high doses in a supplement may cause side effects, and rare allergic reactions are possible.
    Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang, Erik Karlsson, Bryan Rust, Ben Kindel, Parker Wotherspoon, Blake Lizotte and Connor Dewar also missed Saturday’s game against Washington, which kept its faint playoff hopes alive.
    ABC News, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
  • That mix of nature and physical movement kept me grounded.
    Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • This upcoming edition was already the buzziest in years since usually secretive Apple has publicly promised to showcase anticipated AI advances.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
  • However, several blockbuster IPOs, such as the SpaceX offering that could value the company at $1 trillion, are anticipated in the coming months.
    Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Throughout the late couple’s six decades of ownership, the original mid-century design and craftsmanship were meticulously maintained.
    Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
  • The indictment says that in exchange for money, the soldiers maintained contact with Iranian intelligence operatives over a few months and carried out a range of tasks under their direction.
    Sean Nevin, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Provided (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provided%20%28for%29. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.

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