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 Being the product of reproduction but not knowing from whom is, to me, like the back of a second surface mirror, the part that provides the surface for the silvered layer, which is then covered with a piece of glass. — Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026 With waterfall views and an ideal location among the old-school charm of Beacon’s shops and restaurants, the Roundhouse provides a perfect weekend escape for New Yorkers who want to feel a world away from home. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026 What the exercise provides is visibility into your presently existing digital footprint. — Evan Nierman, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026 Together, those signals give brands a broader view of the market than any single channel provides. — Advertorial, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 The record was chiefly produced by Jepsen mainstay Kyle Shearer, who provides Day and Night‘s most danceable tracks, while Bullion, CJ Baran, Magnus Lidehäll, and more, make appearances too. — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026 The largest of these are Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program, which provides coverage to more than 73 million Americans, with enrollees picking up little of the cost. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2026 Wood-and-glass shelving provides ample space for treasured items. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2026 In Southeast Asia, grid constraints are also leading some data-center operators toward behind-the-meter and distributed power generation, an area where Baker Hughes provides equipment. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026

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Jurors are required to follow the law as the judge gives it to them.

— Monu Bedi, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
The cashmere blend also gives it that soft, elevated feel that makes even a basic travel outfit look a little more thoughtful.

— Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026

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On Lanai, one of Hawaii's smallest main islands, storm damage rendered a harbor that supplies much of the food and fuel to its 3,300 residents inoperable.

— GENE JOHNSON, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
The plant currently supplies more than 10% of Finland’s electricity.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2026