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 Investigative genetic genealogy provides lead Investigators uploaded the DNA profile of the unknown woman into CODIS, the national law enforcement database, but couldn’t come up with a match. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026 Earlier this summer, the commission also voted to rescind approximately 40-year-old affirmative-action guidance, with Lucas emphasizing that Title VII provides equal protections to every individual. — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Wu told reporters Monday that the city already provides updates on street safety and transportation infrastructure projects on the city website, but stopped short of saying the ordinance proposed by the two councilors wasn’t necessary. — Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 22 July 2026 Further, the hinge mechanism provides a bit more assistance, and the magnets are a bit weaker, reducing the force needed to open the phone by half. — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026 Chase cardholders can take advantage of the Chase Experiences® program, which provides benefits at certain events, ticket presales and more. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 22 July 2026 These individuals often seek assistance from NorCal resist, which provides legal aid to immigrants and helps those with TPS apply for work authorization. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026 Beyond fit and style, shoppers are looking for qualities like moisture management and cooling properties—benefits that Lenzing’s Tencel fiber provides. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 July 2026 The ceremony begins with intention setting that provides a context for the physical treatment that will follow. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 16 July 2026

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Soul Food & Culture elevates the sandwich with their secret spice blend that gives the catfish a savory flavor.

— Justin Brown, AJC.com, 26 July 2026
Shanahan already gives his defensive coordinators shocking autonomy.

— Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 25 July 2026

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Toto makes ceramic electrostatic chucks used in semiconductor manufacturing equipment, while Nittobo supplies advanced glass fiber used in semiconductor package substrates.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 22 July 2026
On Friday, July 17, Taylor Farms — which supplies produce for pre-packaged salads in grocery stores and ingredients for fast food chains — announced a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce sourced to the region by the FDA.

— Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

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Unlike a felt-tip pen, which delivers a relatively consistent line, a brush liner behaves more like a tiny paintbrush.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026
Warm milk delivers tryptophan, an amino acid the body uses to produce serotonin and melatonin, which is why the old-school bedtime drink has stuck around.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026