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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To construct one, mediators will have to incorporate what each party considers essential.

— Matt Waldman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026
Begin with a classical model that considers revenue, closing probability and available sales resources.

— Carsten Polenz, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of considers

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Connecticut Coalition for Pretrial Justice formed to press for reform of the cash bail system in Connecticut, something the group said keeps people behind bars not based on safety concerns but on their ability to pay.

— Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
The timeline keeps changing while this community is left waiting.

— Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of keeps

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Because growing the rice itself is not profitable, even with historic high prices for Japanese rice, the company supports the agricultural costs through side ventures including a restaurant and an ice cream brand launched this summer.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Check the actual cost, state your terms plainly, and choose the option that supports both confidence and stability today without undercutting yourself.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of supports

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Bally's maintains capital resources to continue to build and deliver on our obligations under the Host Community Agreement between the City of Chicago and Bally's.

— CBS Chicago Team, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Typically prone to frizziness and puffiness the moment there’s a whiff of humidity in the air, Color Wow’s Extra Strength Dream Coat spray maintains sleekness like no other—a necessity to keep my hair shiny and smooth until my next wash day.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026

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