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Recent Examples of providence The attorney general did not respond to the Statesman's questions about the providence and nature of the evidence. Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Oct. 2024 Jiangxi and Shandong providences reported refinancing RMB 55.1 billion and RMB 12.9 billion worth of hidden debt, respectively. Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024 Trump’s 90-minute acceptance speech, which quickly moved from providence to policy and jabs at his opponent, President Joe Biden, was almost secular compared to some speakers earlier in the evening. Chris Ullery, USA TODAY, 19 July 2024 The concepts of divine intervention and providence have a long record in American history. Newt Gingrich, Orlando Sentinel, 21 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for providence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for providence
Noun
  • These are serious savings on the RRP, and should put these within more Star Wars fans' reach.
    Chris McMullen, Space.com, 11 July 2025
  • Plus, score savings on the ultra-popular Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask and these Crest teeth whitening strips.
    Isabel Garcia, People.com, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • Despite their shooting struggles, the performances of all four rookies hinted at the Nets’ vision for a versatile, dynamic roster.
    C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 11 July 2025
  • To all my babies that are listening to this one, big up yourself always because faith and hard work toward your vision will eventually place your dreams at your feet.
    Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • The future looks bright for the Virgin Islands, fueled by federal funds and a thriving economy.
    Panorama Media Ltd, Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
  • The tariffs could make everything from French cheese to German electronics more expensive in the U.S., while destabilizing economies from Portugal to Norway.
    Matt Ott, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • Parking them outside takes some forethought and a good lock.
    Elizabeth Endicott, The Atlantic, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Ordering appropriate foods on a plane requires some forethought and planning, according to Jamila Musayeva, a U.S.-educated etiquette coach now living in Baku, Azerbaijan.
    Perri Ormont Blumberg, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The nonprofit operates Dapper Inc., a thrift store with clothing and household items.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2025
  • This isn't the first time a mystery item from a thrift store has baffled people online.
    Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
Noun
  • But other supporters of the former president chose to ask for prudence in negotiations.
    Mauricio Savarese, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
  • Scouting in stealth: Heat scouring for success (if) at No. 20 in NBA draft ASK IRA: Is practicing prudence essential in Heat not mortgaging future in a Durant deal?
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
Noun
  • Ike Ugbo was signed for £2.5m from Troyes last summer in a deal that bucked the trend of frugality.
    Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 1 July 2025
  • We were terrified of his strict rules on frugality....
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • Less than 10 years later his prescience is disturbingly spot-on.
    Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
  • While talks fell apart back in the day, coming away from a global pandemic can serve as an inspiration for a director and scribe whose previous work on the subject seemed prescience for a year when 2020 was destitute and shut down.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 18 June 2025

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“Providence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/providence. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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