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
Pecorino, rather than Parmigiano, provides funk.
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Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
Alongside ceramides, glycerin draws moisture into the skin, while panax ginseng root extract provides antioxidant support and calms irritation.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Mar. 2026
The strong play of Mendoza and Kasevich provides Toronto with enough infield depth to risk waiving Leo Jimenez, who is out of options.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
The bottom part of it provides solid consistency in Tyler Mahle and Adrian Houser, alongside real upside in Landen Roupp or another exciting young Giants arm.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026
These findings held across income levels; financial sophistication provides no protection.
—New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2026
Social media provides ample fuel, spreading myths and pushing unregulated vitamin K drops that doctors warn babies can’t absorb well.
—Laura Ungar, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Overall, the registrar’s office provides election materials in English and more than 18 other languages, Presley said.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 20 Mar. 2026
The royal couple also spent time getting to know the Kulata Academy Café, an initiative of the National Indigenous Training Academy that provides training and employment in hospitality to young Aboriginal people from across Australia.
—Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 14 Mar. 2026
Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
Alongside ceramides, glycerin draws moisture into the skin, while panax ginseng root extract provides antioxidant support and calms irritation.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Mar. 2026
The strong play of Mendoza and Kasevich provides Toronto with enough infield depth to risk waiving Leo Jimenez, who is out of options.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
The bottom part of it provides solid consistency in Tyler Mahle and Adrian Houser, alongside real upside in Landen Roupp or another exciting young Giants arm.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026
These findings held across income levels; financial sophistication provides no protection.
—New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2026
Social media provides ample fuel, spreading myths and pushing unregulated vitamin K drops that doctors warn babies can’t absorb well.
—Laura Ungar, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Overall, the registrar’s office provides election materials in English and more than 18 other languages, Presley said.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 20 Mar. 2026
The royal couple also spent time getting to know the Kulata Academy Café, an initiative of the National Indigenous Training Academy that provides training and employment in hospitality to young Aboriginal people from across Australia.
—Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for provides
Verb
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Accepting natural endings gives you space to build long-term peace.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2026
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Hernandez’s homer was his third of the spring and gives him a team-leading 15 RBIs in Cactus League play.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The identification of that fake photo now furnishes an alibi for those who want to deny the real bombing.—
Mahsa Alimardani,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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In addition to police support, TitanSafety furnishes access to the university’s Mobile Crisis Team, Counseling and Psychological Services and much more.—
Larry D. Urish,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Qatar normally supplies some 20% of the world's consumption of LNG, which can be carried by ship.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The costumes are by Fernando Hernandez, and Fernanda Oliveira supplies additional new choreography.—
Manuel Mendoza,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The brush consistently delivers the right amount of product, creating noticeable length and definition that make my eyes pop.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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The genre-swerving approach mirrored the spirit of Cheetos® Flamin’ Hot® Dill Pickle — an unexpected pairing that delivers something spicy.—
Walaa Elsiddig,
Billboard,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Provides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provides. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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