provides (for)

present tense third-person singular of provide (for)
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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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Verb
  • As Overcash considers legal options, Burnsville city inspectors are planning to visit the apartment in early August.
    Conor Wight, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Although there are myriad points of contention within the Democratic Party, such as support for Israel, El-Sayed considers economic issues a top issue for his campaign.
    ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • The Goodyear House’s changing menu keeps items exciting, but its Goopy Burger is a tried-and-true favorite.
    Laura Horne July 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, the Philippines keeps showing the world how a determined state can fight and win on the legal battlefield.
    Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • Earlier this week, KDKA-TV spoke to a business owner who supports the petition.
    Jessica Riley, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The schedule also includes an event with the charity SportsAid, which supports promising young athletes.
    Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Cut-flower food also prevents bacteria in the vase’s water and maintains the pH level to reduce water bubbles that can clog stems.
    Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Many of their efforts end up falling short, but the show maintains a positive note.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Aug. 2026
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“Provides (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provides%20%28for%29. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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