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 Set on a nearly 1-acre hillside lot at the end of a private road, the property provides ample parking for five cars. —

Sandra Barrera, Daily News, 9 May 2026 Don Theisen, a Forest Lake resident and former Washington County Public Works director who now provides consulting services, will report on various delivery methods, such as design-bid-build, construction-manager adviser, or construction-manager at risk. —

Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026 How To Use Decoy Wasp Nests To try a fake nest in your own yard, look for a site that provides shelter from weather and protection from predators, like under eaves, near doorways or garbage cans, or in thick shrubs. —

Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 May 2026 Inside lies an in-house self-winding movement (Caliber 4404) that provides a 70-hour power reserve. —

Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 May 2026 The state’s current Film & Television Tax Credit program provides $750 million in incentives for films and TV produced in the state; the new bill, if passed, provides that rebate for post-production even if the filming takes place elsewhere. —

Jon Burlingame, Variety, 9 May 2026 L3Harris claimed that its Integrated Platform Management Systems (IPMS) provides integrated monitoring and control of ship propulsion, electrical functions, auxiliaries and damage control machinery and systems. —

Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026 Agate Fossil Beds National Monument Nebraska The Agate Fossil Beds National Monument, managed by the National Park Service, provides a glimpse into life on the High Plains 20-plus million years ago. —

Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 9 May 2026 The development provides a mix of housing geared toward people at different income levels. —

George Avalos, Mercury News, 9 May 2026

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January 20 – February 18 Pulling back slightly gives you a clearer read on everything today.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 5 May 2026
Buxton knows the plan — a fighting retreat that saves ownership money but still gives the team the chance to regroup and compete for a division title with strong starting pitching and an aggressive, small-ball approach from a young, athletic lineup.

— John Shipley, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026