PROVIDING Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

providing

verb

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 In 2001, food-freedom advocates, including Stewart, successfully petitioned the county to weaken regulations, providing McAfee access to a new pool of customers. —

CNN Money, 14 June 2026 Fort Worth police officers and firefighters arrived on scene and began providing medical aid to a man who had suffered a gunshot wound. —

Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 June 2026 Dishwashers really do need the occasional cleaning, though, because over time grease, soap scum, and food debris can build up, reducing efficiency and providing a breeding ground for germs. —

Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 14 June 2026 The Revolution Wind project will lower near-term wholesale energy and capacity market costs for Connecticut and all New England ratepayers, by providing clean and low cost energy to our region. —

Julianna Larue, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026 Its other objective is to increase its exports—not only by providing production services but also by exporting Brazilian content and intellectual property. —

Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 14 June 2026 In addition to providing a large network of shelters with adoption services and other programs, the organization compiles insights and analytics from more than 10,000 shelters and rescue groups across the nation. —

Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026 Hortman was among the longest-serving Democrats in the chamber, providing perspective earned with time and setting the example of how to lead. —

Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 14 June 2026 Sophomore left-hander Boone Russell got a rare starting nod for Parker after providing clutch relief work out of the bullpen throughout the season. —

Rick Hoff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026

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The inventory risk is real, but oil bulls are giving the problem too much weight, Dwivedi argues.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
An orphaned owl at a rescue center in New York has adopted the role of a foster parent, nursing two orphaned baby owlets and giving them parental love.

— Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 19 June 2026