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
Gustavsson provides a good blueprint for Wallstedt, too — an example of how goalies don’t always take off right away.
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Joe Smith, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
They’re crafted with a blend of cotton, polyester, and elastane, which provides stretch for all-day wear and a flattering fit that complements any piece in your wardrobe.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
The $25 million extension provides flexibility for the Oilers to make other major personnel moves in hopes of winning their first title since 1990.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 6 Oct. 2025
With the recommendation, the government can finally distribute Covid-19 vaccines through its Vaccines for Children program, which provides free inoculations to about half of US children.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
The padded headboard is perfect for reading or unwinding, and the wood slat base provides sturdy support without a box spring.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
The tax relief provides an immediate 40% boost, equivalent to £4,000 in additional investment.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The former gives concrete structure to Trump’s older ideas to develop the Gaza Strip as a real estate venture; the latter provides a framework for an international military force that would police the strip for the foreseeable future.
—Asher Kaufman, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2025
In North County, the Inland Rail Trail provides cyclists with views of Escondido, San Marcos, Vista, Oceanside and unincorporated areas of San Diego County.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Joe Smith, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
They’re crafted with a blend of cotton, polyester, and elastane, which provides stretch for all-day wear and a flattering fit that complements any piece in your wardrobe.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
The $25 million extension provides flexibility for the Oilers to make other major personnel moves in hopes of winning their first title since 1990.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 6 Oct. 2025
With the recommendation, the government can finally distribute Covid-19 vaccines through its Vaccines for Children program, which provides free inoculations to about half of US children.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
The padded headboard is perfect for reading or unwinding, and the wood slat base provides sturdy support without a box spring.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
The tax relief provides an immediate 40% boost, equivalent to £4,000 in additional investment.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The former gives concrete structure to Trump’s older ideas to develop the Gaza Strip as a real estate venture; the latter provides a framework for an international military force that would police the strip for the foreseeable future.
—Asher Kaufman, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2025
In North County, the Inland Rail Trail provides cyclists with views of Escondido, San Marcos, Vista, Oceanside and unincorporated areas of San Diego County.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for provides
Verb
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If the thought of budgeting gives you a headache, there's another way to approach managing your money without tracking every expense or obsessing over spreadsheets.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Mercifully, Marlon gives Lee a chance to prove he can be trusted.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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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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In college football, each team supplies the footballs for when its offense is on the field.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The players were prepared to give Jones whatever emotional support was needed, just as Jones supplies that type of passion to the defense.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
29 Sep. 2025
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The combination delivers a total of 1,250 hp to all four wheels.—
Ben Oliver,
Robb Report,
30 Sep. 2025
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The fashion capital of the world always delivers.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Provides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provides. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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