as in gives
to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption
this luxury hotel provides all the comforts of home to well-heeled vacationers
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Recent Examples of provides
Target leans back towards DEI Target last week highlighted its partnership with the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs that provides education and other services to Black founders of small businesses.
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Diane Brady, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Upcycling solid wastes This technique provides a versatile, scalable, and efficient strategy for upcycling solid wastes into high-performance materials for environmental and energy catalysis, as per the study.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
The company has formed a strategic alliance with Vobile — which provides digital content asset protection and software services used widely in the industry — and its chairman and CEO, Yangbin Wang, on financing.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
Antifa International, a transnational network working to set up antifa cells worldwide, provides material support to hundreds of antifa militants by way of its bail fund.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2025
Overall, pumpkin spice stands out because its unique blend of spices provides a broader range of digestive benefits.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 27 Oct. 2025
Buchi Café Cubano Buchi Café Cubano provides a casual Cuban dining experience in the heart of the Rockies.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
The Muschiettis were reluctant to share details about the series’ long term future, though the book provides hints about what happened in Derry during Pennywise’s previous cycles.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
This unexpected finding provides new insights into the chemistry of materials from beyond our solar system.
—Darryl Seligman, Space.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Diane Brady, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Upcycling solid wastes This technique provides a versatile, scalable, and efficient strategy for upcycling solid wastes into high-performance materials for environmental and energy catalysis, as per the study.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
The company has formed a strategic alliance with Vobile — which provides digital content asset protection and software services used widely in the industry — and its chairman and CEO, Yangbin Wang, on financing.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
Antifa International, a transnational network working to set up antifa cells worldwide, provides material support to hundreds of antifa militants by way of its bail fund.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2025
Overall, pumpkin spice stands out because its unique blend of spices provides a broader range of digestive benefits.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 27 Oct. 2025
Buchi Café Cubano Buchi Café Cubano provides a casual Cuban dining experience in the heart of the Rockies.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
The Muschiettis were reluctant to share details about the series’ long term future, though the book provides hints about what happened in Derry during Pennywise’s previous cycles.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
This unexpected finding provides new insights into the chemistry of materials from beyond our solar system.
—Darryl Seligman, Space.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for provides
Verb
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According to Mooney, the solution came in the form of a loan that gives the lender the guarantee of all of Westward’s assets.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
21 Oct. 2025
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When life gives you lemons Aries, make lemonade.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The civil-rights movement, which Williams so pointedly admires, furnishes an excellent example of this.—
Andrea Long Chu,
Vulture,
5 Aug. 2025
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To that end, the university’s Basic Needs Services office, which furnishes a variety of programs and support to help Titans experiencing unforeseen financial hardship, is offering Financial Wellness Peer Mentoring.—
Contributing Writer,
Orange County Register,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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According to the city’s 2024 Water Conservation Plan, Fort Worth supplies reuse water to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, Arlington and Euless for nonpotable use, like irrigation.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Oct. 2025
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Moscow supplies Tehran with military equipment and also receives drones from Iran for use in Ukraine.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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Moog said the system delivers unmatched firepower, mobility, and commonality for light force formations.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Oct. 2025
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Make a Breakfast Burrito A breakfast burrito is a satisfying, portable option that delivers a great balance of carbs, protein, and fiber on a busy morning.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Provides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provides. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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