PROVIDES (FOR) Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

provides (for)

verb

present tense third-person singular of provide (for)

as in allows (for)

to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies) the rules provide for emergency situations, spelling out certain exceptions

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as in keeps

to pay the living expenses of sufficient income to provide for his ever growing family

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See the Republican Party, which considers Islamophobia as one of its main characteristics.

— Ayman M. Mohyeldin, Vanity Fair, 11 Sep. 2026
The grievances extend to what Algeria cites as Emirati support for Khalifa Haftar in Libya (where Algeria backs the government in Tripoli) and Emirati involvement in the Sahel, both regions Algiers considers its own sphere.

— Tareq Alotaiba, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of considers

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Would the Pistons exercise that right, if only to remove some of the pressure that keeps rising as that ominous October date nears?

— Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
This attempt by Israel to muzzle hope and stifle joy keeps repeating itself in all aspects of Palestinian life.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of keeps

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The company sees the rocket becoming a workhorse launcher of small to medium-size satellites down the road, and its infrastructure supports that vision.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 5 Sep. 2026
No data show salt crystals shift serotonin or cortisol, and no evidence supports magnesium absorption through the soles of the feet.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of supports

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The commission, in court documents, maintains ABC’s lawsuit was premature because regulators simply were in the process of reviewing whether ABC has served the public interest in operating its eight television stations.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
The Central Carolina fair maintains an active Facebook page and regularly posts updates, including promotions and videos of adorable petting zoo animals.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026

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