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
Defenseman Noah Hanifin added another when his shot got through Mads Sogaard and trickled over the goal line a bit later, providing some breathing room that proved necessary.
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Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Some even attract animals and rodents by providing them with shelter.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
Buying local products, providing local and state funding sources, supporting agricultural preservation programs, encouraging lawmakers to prioritize the importance of farming and supporting local agriculture education programs are partial solutions.
—Joe Dymek, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2026
Your ribs wrap around your upper and mid-back and attach to your spine, providing a supportive, mobile framework for rotating and bending.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
For example, individual filers can receive up to $994, couples filing jointly can receive $1,491, and those providing essential care to SSI recipients can receive up to $498.
—Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 15 Feb. 2026
But the county’s unofficial network of cat feeders say their efforts are key to providing a humane existence for the thousands of strays trying to survive without homes.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Before severe weather season gets underway, the National Weather Service is looking for volunteers to join its SKYWARN program and become official weather spotters who keep their communities safe by providing real-time reports to forecasters.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026
Indonesia commits up to 8,000 troops for potential Gaza deployment, providing the first firm military contribution to support the stabilization force.
—Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Some even attract animals and rodents by providing them with shelter.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
Buying local products, providing local and state funding sources, supporting agricultural preservation programs, encouraging lawmakers to prioritize the importance of farming and supporting local agriculture education programs are partial solutions.
—Joe Dymek, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2026
Your ribs wrap around your upper and mid-back and attach to your spine, providing a supportive, mobile framework for rotating and bending.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
For example, individual filers can receive up to $994, couples filing jointly can receive $1,491, and those providing essential care to SSI recipients can receive up to $498.
—Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 15 Feb. 2026
But the county’s unofficial network of cat feeders say their efforts are key to providing a humane existence for the thousands of strays trying to survive without homes.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Before severe weather season gets underway, the National Weather Service is looking for volunteers to join its SKYWARN program and become official weather spotters who keep their communities safe by providing real-time reports to forecasters.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026
Indonesia commits up to 8,000 troops for potential Gaza deployment, providing the first firm military contribution to support the stabilization force.
—Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for providing
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Staff strike an easy balance, remaining accessible while still giving guests the space to enjoy the area’s quiet and calm.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Again, the Dodgers have talked openly about giving him more days off, because everything with this organization centers on October.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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To watch any one of Wiseman’s films is to fall under the spell of a master who used the medium to make the viewer a more empathetic and enlightened person, supplying the pleasure of watching human nature through the perceptive eye of a humorous, unpretentious man with insatiable curiosity.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
16 Feb. 2026
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The states are struggling to find a way to save enough water so that the two largest reservoirs on the river and in the nation — Lakes Mead and Powell — retain water levels capable of producing hydropower and of supplying downstream users in the Lower Basin and Mexico.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Almost fifty years ahead of the battles of World War II, the Marquis de Morès had faced death in order to avoid handing Africa over to the British and the Jews.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
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In one clip, Brian prepares his father and son to set out on their college road trip, handing his dad a backpack with his son’s asthma and allergy medications inside.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Bonds are used to fund brick-and-mortar projects, which include constructing, equipping, maintaining and furnishing district facilities.—
Kendrick Calfee
February 11,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2026
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There are countless situations when calculating how many square feet are in a space comes in handy, from renting or buying a home to furnishing a place.—
Morgan Goldberg,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2026
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Weak job numbers will likely tempt the Fed into delivering new rounds of cheaper money to boost the economy.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
16 Feb. 2026
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This 3-in-1 set uses the nutribullet Ultra Motor Base to power personal blending, food processor, and coffee and spice grinder attachments, delivering full-kitchen functionality within one space-saving design.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In the meantime, the retreat from the potential ban on feeding doesn’t fix the friction over the cats Dieppa and other volunteers are feeding around the Kendall Lowe’s.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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This slow cooker chili is the perfect go-to for cozy family dinners or feeding a hungry crowd at a gathering, delivering bold, hearty flavor with minimal effort.—
Maryal Miller Carter,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Providing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/providing. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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