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
The system provides tools to plan, execute, and analyze information campaigns while incorporating compliance and oversight mechanisms.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
Yes there’s a rooftop bar, and yes there’s a club, but even the most dedicated nightlife enjoyer needs a peaceful place to crash when the party’s over, and the Public provides that too.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Mar. 2026
The study provides a hydraulic model for discharges, water usage and other issues.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Where Fulmer provides value at PitchingWRX is in his understanding of the pro game, which dates back to being selected with the 44th overall pick in the 2011 MLB draft.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2026
The order provides limited immunity to domestic companies that make glyphosate (a cheap and effective herbicide popular with farmers) and phosphorus.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
And Elijah Wood provides a cheeky, bemused-insider vibe as the Danforths’ lawyer, who’s overseeing the technicalities and generally hiding behind a lectern when contestants start exploding.
—Jada Yuan, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2026
The royal couple also spent time getting to know the Kulata Academy Café, an initiative of the National Indigenous Training Academy that provides training and employment in hospitality to young Aboriginal people from across Australia.
—Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 14 Mar. 2026
The restaurant provides an expansive and diverse all-vegan menu.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
Yes there’s a rooftop bar, and yes there’s a club, but even the most dedicated nightlife enjoyer needs a peaceful place to crash when the party’s over, and the Public provides that too.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Mar. 2026
The study provides a hydraulic model for discharges, water usage and other issues.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Where Fulmer provides value at PitchingWRX is in his understanding of the pro game, which dates back to being selected with the 44th overall pick in the 2011 MLB draft.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2026
The order provides limited immunity to domestic companies that make glyphosate (a cheap and effective herbicide popular with farmers) and phosphorus.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
And Elijah Wood provides a cheeky, bemused-insider vibe as the Danforths’ lawyer, who’s overseeing the technicalities and generally hiding behind a lectern when contestants start exploding.
—Jada Yuan, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2026
The royal couple also spent time getting to know the Kulata Academy Café, an initiative of the National Indigenous Training Academy that provides training and employment in hospitality to young Aboriginal people from across Australia.
—Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 14 Mar. 2026
The restaurant provides an expansive and diverse all-vegan menu.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for provides
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Accepting natural endings gives you space to build long-term peace.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2026
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Hernandez’s homer was his third of the spring and gives him a team-leading 15 RBIs in Cactus League play.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The identification of that fake photo now furnishes an alibi for those who want to deny the real bombing.—
Mahsa Alimardani,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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In addition to police support, TitanSafety furnishes access to the university’s Mobile Crisis Team, Counseling and Psychological Services and much more.—
Larry D. Urish,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The desalination plant supplies water to about 30 villages.—
Sam Metz,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Hearst Media Production Group, the company that supplies educational and informational fare to broadcast networks and their affiliates, as well as independent stations, has promoted Bryan Curb to president.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The brush consistently delivers the right amount of product, creating noticeable length and definition that make my eyes pop.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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The genre-swerving approach mirrored the spirit of Cheetos® Flamin’ Hot® Dill Pickle — an unexpected pairing that delivers something spicy.—
Walaa Elsiddig,
Billboard,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Provides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provides. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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