PROVIDING Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

providing

verb

Definition of providing

present participle of provide

as in giving

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 providing It can also be used during short daytime naps, providing real-time acoustic guidance during sleep onset. — New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2026 With online servers providing the structure for a living and evolving universe where players fought, traded, and created empires from scratch, its limited visual presentation was no issue. — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 3 Nov. 2026 Disrupt Entertainment is producing new English language dubs with human actors providing the voices. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2026 Their operations are critical to the housing market, providing liquidity to banks and creating a secondary market for MBS. — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026 Buccan is authentically Vincentian, providing family-style dining. — James Rampton, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026 Customers would be able to trace and audit its components, providing greater visibility into where their hardware originates. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026 Documentation Behind Each Claim Each fiber category is supported by chain-of-custody documentation and volume reconciliation, providing article-level traceability. — Sj Studio, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026 The agreement creates a path for the BPU and Evergy to partner on providing electric service to the new stadium. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for providing

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Tokyo’s national fusion strategy has channeled substantial public backing into private demonstration ventures, giving firms like Kyoto Fusioneering a springboard to pursue joint ventures across western markets.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
This was ideal for my family as our daughter could have her own room but not need a key to access our room, giving her a dash of independence.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of giving

Verb

The sell-off swept across the AI trade, hitting everything from chipmakers to companies supplying power and electrical equipment for data centers.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
The lobby floor is white, the furniture supplying pops of blue, green and red.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of supplying

Verb

Epstein left without getting back to the World Series, resigning with a year left on his deal and handing the job off to his friend and longtime wingman, Jed Hoyer, who was the general manager during the rebuild.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
The old guard isn't handing anything over While the two circuits are coming together for a historic event, that doesn't mean there isn't a little friendly competition brewing.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of handing

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Costs would cover the design, construction, furnishing and equipping of the facility.

— Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026
The request was made prior to Guilfoyle’s Senate confirmation last year, and Deters has denied furnishing the money.

— Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of furnishing

Verb

Fraga added that her administration remains focused on fiscal responsibility, public safety, economic development and delivering effective, accountable government.

— Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
The Democrat is running for Precinct 2 commissioner to create a government that works for everyday people, prioritizing lowering the cost of living, delivering excellent county services and protecting fundamental rights.

— Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of delivering

Verb

Euro zone shows 'unexpected resilience' The European Central Bank voted to hold interest rates steady on Thursday, saying a shock from higher energy prices was not yet feeding into second-round effects in the wider economy.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026
Did the band’s combustibility — and the very different personalities of its four members — end up feeding its music?

— Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2026