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
Claimed to be an all-weather solution, the system provides precision, even in limited visibility scenarios.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 22 Feb. 2026
The Crystal Walk promenade, stretching over about a third of a mile, or 450 meters, provides shade under artificial branches covered in 10 tons of crystals that give it its name.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
None of this bodes well for the future of the United States on the world stage, said Julio Friedmann, an expert on carbon, hydrogen and biofuels at Carbon Direct, a company that provides climate solutions.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
In an alarming change that could force Cupertino, Saratoga and Los Altos Hills to slash millions of dollars from their budgets or raise local taxes, the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office is revamping a long-standing contract that provides those cities with public safety services.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2026
The Sierra Avalanche Center provides a detailed two-day avalanche danger forecast on its website.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Presenting recorded bodycam footage of the events leading up to the murder and the aftermath (including Lorincz frequently calling the police on her neighbors), the film provides a harrowing look at racial violence and systemic bias.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026
Let’s look at how the increase in snow provides a boon for Mountain High.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
Wallace says the college or university provides the form.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 21 Feb. 2026
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 22 Feb. 2026
The Crystal Walk promenade, stretching over about a third of a mile, or 450 meters, provides shade under artificial branches covered in 10 tons of crystals that give it its name.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
None of this bodes well for the future of the United States on the world stage, said Julio Friedmann, an expert on carbon, hydrogen and biofuels at Carbon Direct, a company that provides climate solutions.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
In an alarming change that could force Cupertino, Saratoga and Los Altos Hills to slash millions of dollars from their budgets or raise local taxes, the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office is revamping a long-standing contract that provides those cities with public safety services.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2026
The Sierra Avalanche Center provides a detailed two-day avalanche danger forecast on its website.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Presenting recorded bodycam footage of the events leading up to the murder and the aftermath (including Lorincz frequently calling the police on her neighbors), the film provides a harrowing look at racial violence and systemic bias.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026
Let’s look at how the increase in snow provides a boon for Mountain High.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
Wallace says the college or university provides the form.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for provides
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Stepping back from the noise, the news, and even our daily responsibilities from time to time gives us space to recharge, reflect, and find our center again.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Feb. 2026
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German Member of European Parliament, S&D group and Chair of the International Trade Committee Bernd Lange gives a press conference on EU-US trade negotiations at the European Parliament, in Strasbourg on July 9, 2025.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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The company furnishes filmmakers with the names, emails, IP addresses and locations of viewers, according to founder and CEO Scott Glosserman, which can help inform marketing and community engagement strategies.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Jan. 2026
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The opening hour furnishes a number of similarly affecting beats, providing enough wit and energy to launch us into the daunting home stretch with a cautious smile.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
26 Nov. 2025
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Molly Miranda is the owner of Houseplant Resource Center, a plant care guide and supplies company.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
21 Feb. 2026
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Some find sorting, discarding, and organizing pantry items easy, while others find craft supplies more rewarding.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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Each bite delivers juicy tenderness, complemented by the crisp snap of thick-cut bacon and the creamy richness of a buttermilk ranch developed exclusively for the chain.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
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Horse, however, continues its innovation journey and has now developed a hybrid engine that delivers superior fuel efficiency while reducing emissions.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Provides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provides. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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