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
Foraging for black walnuts is a long-standing tradition in the Ozarks, providing extra cash for harvesters and connecting people with the outdoors.
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Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2025
The United States supported the anti-communist massacres, providing lists of senior communist party officials, equipment and money to the Indonesian army, according to official documents that were declassified in 2017.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
Without a world championship or Olympics to compete in, 2026 will be a down year of sorts, providing Lyles with the opportunity to build a strong base for those competitions in 2027 and 2028.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
Syncing up with the bass becomes second nature eventually, and the shifts in the soundtrack are accompanied by a complete change in the on-screen visuals, with different colored blocks, unique trims, and level skins providing a mental reset as the next level begins.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 11 Nov. 2025
Helping baby2baby support for children across America and continue their vital work providing essentials to families in need.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Nov. 2025
In 2024, the former gymnast began providing sports commentary for Yahoo during the Olympics, per Parents.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
On-site medical and emergency personnel responded immediately, providing all possible assistance.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
The Best Time to Visit the Okefenokee The state park occasionally hosts nighttime programs, providing public access to the park ranger’s telescope and other educational teachings about the night sky.
—Sheeka Sanahori, Outside, 11 Nov. 2025
Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2025
The United States supported the anti-communist massacres, providing lists of senior communist party officials, equipment and money to the Indonesian army, according to official documents that were declassified in 2017.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
Without a world championship or Olympics to compete in, 2026 will be a down year of sorts, providing Lyles with the opportunity to build a strong base for those competitions in 2027 and 2028.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
Syncing up with the bass becomes second nature eventually, and the shifts in the soundtrack are accompanied by a complete change in the on-screen visuals, with different colored blocks, unique trims, and level skins providing a mental reset as the next level begins.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 11 Nov. 2025
Helping baby2baby support for children across America and continue their vital work providing essentials to families in need.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Nov. 2025
In 2024, the former gymnast began providing sports commentary for Yahoo during the Olympics, per Parents.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
On-site medical and emergency personnel responded immediately, providing all possible assistance.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
The Best Time to Visit the Okefenokee The state park occasionally hosts nighttime programs, providing public access to the park ranger’s telescope and other educational teachings about the night sky.
—Sheeka Sanahori, Outside, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for providing
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The Chinese leader then toured the vessel, including inspecting the mess hall and giving a trial press of the ship’s catapult button, according to CCTV.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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At Tesla’s annual meeting on Thursday, shareholders voted in favor of giving CEO Musk a gargantuan, record-shattering pay package that could give him stock worth $1 trillion after several years.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Companies used the standpipe to bring water to the Rio Verde Foothills housing development after Scottsdale stopped supplying that community with water for several months in 2023.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Reservoirs supplying Tehran and other urban centers have dropped to critically low levels, while agricultural production in the nation’s most fertile regions is collapsing, threatening food security and rural livelihoods.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Case for Hiring a Pro Hiring a pet transporter means handing the leash—temporarily—to someone trained for the job.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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How to Watch Suns vs Warriors Phoenix went supernova from the floor on Sunday night in handing the visiting San Antonio Spurs their first loss with a 130-118 decision.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The online home furnishing company is firing on all cylinders, the firm wrote after the company’s quarterly report.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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The collections, which encompass furnishing fabrics, wall coverings and trimmings, mark his second collaboration with the global lifestyle brand headquartered in Thailand.—
Bambina Wise,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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The season’s first major winter storm swept across the Midwest on Monday, delivering heavy snow and freezing temperatures from Chicago to Minneapolis.—
Sirena Bergman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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City officials have struggled to predict water availability in the recent past, especially as the ongoing drought on the Colorado River has continued delivering terrible water years.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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How Often To Clean Your Dishwasher Food gradually accumulates and collects in spots like the drain, spray arms, and baskets, feeding mold and bacteria and reducing the flow of water.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
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Its electronic surveillance suite can intercept and classify enemy signals passively, feeding data into NATO’s broader intelligence networks.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Providing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/providing. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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