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 Another draw is the greenery the garden square provides in the middle of the city. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2026 Sometimes — as Annie would certainly never say herself — the universe provides. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026 Copper provides strong resistance against chemical corrosion from surrounding groundwater. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026 The lobby-level Sandbar provides the backdrop, with panoramic views of Kaanapali Beach, light bites, and artists painting live in real time. — David Dickstein, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2026 In addition to offering a wide selection of prescription glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses from popular brands, LensCrafters also provides comprehensive eye exams at many locations. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026 Just being on site with us, more hands, of course, provides easier work. — Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 5 Aug. 2026 UConn Health provides high-quality and life-saving care and provides more subspecialty care than any other health system. — Opinion, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2026 Officials with the team and Crown Center envision a revitalizing, mixed-use entertainment district anchored by the new stadium and geared toward the family-friendly, walkable nature Crown Center already provides. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026

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British Columbia Emergency Management Minister Kelly Greene said the state of emergency gives the province additional powers, including the ability to restrict travel and secure accommodations for evacuees that might otherwise be unavailable.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Legal experts say four pending federal cases — one of them filed last week — are moving forward at a time when the conservative majority on the Supreme Court gives opponents of citizen suits a greater chance than ever of success.

— Michael Phillis, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026

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The company supplies data center hardware (think Ethernet switches, routers, and other networking products) to hyperscalers including Microsoft and Meta Platforms .

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
The firm supplies electricity across much of the Gulf South, an area along the northern part of the Gulf of Mexico.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026

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Station-free fleet fueling Unlike conventional fueling stations, the new service delivers CNG and renewable natural gas (RNG) directly to customer facilities.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
The spacious porch faces the water and delivers show-stopping sunrise views.

— Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026