PROVIDES Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

provides

verb

present tense third-person singular of provide

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 Having lived long in an unusual place, Ruth provides a calm counterpoint to the frantic Tom. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, which provides aid in developing countries, will use Altair to monitor its projects remotely. — Amy Gunia, CNN Money, 9 July 2026 In the complaint, the FTC argued that Deere provides a service software tool to authorized dealers but does not provide the full version to equipment owners or independent shops. — ABC News, 8 July 2026 The 17th annual Run to Home Base, the largest fundraiser for an organization that provides free mental health care to veterans, will be held July 25. — Staff and Wire Reports, Boston Herald, 8 July 2026 After a day of meetings, shopping or exploring the capital, settling beside the pool provides a natural pause before the evening begins. — Ching Dee, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 The new looks provides up to 12 combinations for game day gear — with gold or white tops, and options for gold, white or black pants, along with gold or white helmets. — Ajc Sports, AJC.com, 1 July 2026 Operated by New Hope CORPS, the former hotel provides housing and social services to needy seniors. — Miami Herald, 1 July 2026 The two-year program provides hands-on training and in-person coaching to develop the skills needed to help customers shopping for eyeglasses and contact lenses. — Casey Mann, Arkansas Online, 1 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for provides

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So bringing them all in just keeps them from being siloed and gives them more to work with.

— Max Gao, Variety, 11 July 2026
Dropping him into a hot program gives creative a real obstacle for both men, echoing how WWE has positioned other fresh SmackDown arrivals as immediate disruptors.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of gives

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Every answer the leader supplies trains the team to bring the next question back.

— Daria Rudnik, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Bring a few clubs, plus headlamps if desired; Harvard Gulch supplies the glowing track balls and goodie bags (which include glow sticks) for these night golf sessions, which fill up fast.

— Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 7 July 2026

Definition of supplies

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Produced again by the classic-rocker whisperer Andrew Watt (Paul McCartney, Elton John, Pearl Jam), the band delivers a clutch of strong songs.

— Marc Ballon, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Each packet delivers 14 grams of protein along with chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, cranberry seeds and prebiotic fiber.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026