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
This two-story home provides a generous living space with its four bedrooms and three baths.
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Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
With all that protective cushioning, the Active5K sneaker also provides an extra boost of height.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
Data from Life360 — an app that provides real time GPS tracking — shows Pittman traveled from his home in Madison County, then stopped at a gas station in Ridgeland before proceeding to the synagogue, according to the complaint.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 13 Jan. 2026
While not every developer provides the exact number of acres of prime farmland that its project will cover, the 11 solar farms that are either approved or proposed in Carroll would cover at least 96 acres of prime farmland altogether.
—Lily Carey, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2026
This sense of compassion for the kill-hungry infected is new to the series, and while DaCosta and Garland take risks by playing tender moments between Kelson and Samson almost for laughs, the undeniable pathos provides a welcome break from the overriding tension.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
Napfun Neck Pillow Built with memory foam and an ergonomic shape, this Napfun neck pillow provides crucial head and neck support on long flights.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
The California Policy Center also provides a local fiscal health dashboard for California’s cities.
—John Moorlach, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Microsoft provides local-to-cloud support through Windows Foundry and Azure.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
With all that protective cushioning, the Active5K sneaker also provides an extra boost of height.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
Data from Life360 — an app that provides real time GPS tracking — shows Pittman traveled from his home in Madison County, then stopped at a gas station in Ridgeland before proceeding to the synagogue, according to the complaint.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 13 Jan. 2026
While not every developer provides the exact number of acres of prime farmland that its project will cover, the 11 solar farms that are either approved or proposed in Carroll would cover at least 96 acres of prime farmland altogether.
—Lily Carey, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2026
This sense of compassion for the kill-hungry infected is new to the series, and while DaCosta and Garland take risks by playing tender moments between Kelson and Samson almost for laughs, the undeniable pathos provides a welcome break from the overriding tension.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
Napfun Neck Pillow Built with memory foam and an ergonomic shape, this Napfun neck pillow provides crucial head and neck support on long flights.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
The California Policy Center also provides a local fiscal health dashboard for California’s cities.
—John Moorlach, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Microsoft provides local-to-cloud support through Windows Foundry and Azure.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for provides
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That gives the car a one-to-one power-to-weight ratio, a figure usually reserved for modern hypercars.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Using music for change, a pair of winners gives children a voice through songwriting.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The company furnishes filmmakers with the names, emails, IP addresses and locations of viewers, according to founder and CEO Scott Glosserman, which can help inform marketing and community engagement strategies.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Jan. 2026
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The opening hour furnishes a number of similarly affecting beats, providing enough wit and energy to launch us into the daunting home stretch with a cautious smile.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
26 Nov. 2025
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Venezuela supplies Cuba with oil, with around 30,000 barrels arriving in Cuba every day.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
4 Jan. 2026
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Frozen orange juice concentrate supplies a solid dose of vitamin C, about 380 milligrams in one cup, which supports muscle repair and recovery, Pasquariello says.—
Ashia Aubourg,
Outside,
3 Jan. 2026
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The setup delivers more than 8,000 TOPS of GPU computing power, allowing the Robocar to process massive volumes of sensor data in real time.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Tomato paste has a long shelf life, costs relatively little, and delivers layered flavor that would otherwise require time and multiple ingredients.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Provides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provides. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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