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 That document also provides recommended strategies to address that priority. —

Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 14 June 2026 Tonight’s Gemini new moon provides a perfect opportunity to address your inbox pile up. —

Usa Today, USA Today, 14 June 2026 If the project proceeds to full construction, the existing infrastructure provides the advanced equipment and expertise needed to move the project on a faster timeline, as per the release. —

Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026 The ingredient lineup champions prickly pear cactus extract, which draws moisture into the skin and provides a rich source of vitamin K to support elasticity, while Persian silk tree extract targets signs of fatigue. —

Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026 Now in its fourth year, the lab, working with teams across the firm, provides a set of capabilities that demonstrate the current state of commercial quantum technologies and the near-term value being realized across industries. —

Dr. Jonathan Reichental, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 Bolstered by expert analysis, the film provides a fascinating look into governmental cover-ups over the years and humanity's natural curiosity for what may be out there. —

Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 13 June 2026 This line of reasoning provides a solution but not necessarily the optimal one. —

Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 13 June 2026 With elevations ranging from 5,500 feet to nearly 13,000 feet, the varied topography of the forest provides a vast playground suited for every season. —

Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026

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Visiting North Korea gives Xi another chance to show himself as an agile powerbroker able to engage a diverse cast of leaders, from the chief of the world’s most powerful democracy to an autocrat with a sanctions-defying weapons regime.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
Made of flowy polyester, this short-sleeve, above-the-knee A-line dress gives major bohemian vibes.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026