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
Looking for a silver lining Some analysts fear that the friction over the 250th celebrations, especially the national ones, may end up reinforcing the nation's bitter divide rather than providing a respite from it.
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Susan Page, USA Today, 22 June 2026
It is credited with being the first system to capture images of collision between large astronomical objects and providing strong proof on the road to confirming that supermassive black holes exist.
—Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026
Goose played a concert Sunday evening in Central Park and said all proceeds from the show would go toward a charitable fund providing support and resources for their fans.
—Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
Her work includes providing emotional support, assisting victims through the court process, and helping families cope with grief.
—Conor McGill, CBS News, 21 June 2026
Eighteen African destinations are served exclusively with the Boeing 737, demonstrating its importance in supporting network breadth and providing disciplined capacity.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations providing direct services within United Way Northwest Indiana’s service area.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 21 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
Susan Page, USA Today, 22 June 2026
It is credited with being the first system to capture images of collision between large astronomical objects and providing strong proof on the road to confirming that supermassive black holes exist.
—Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026
Goose played a concert Sunday evening in Central Park and said all proceeds from the show would go toward a charitable fund providing support and resources for their fans.
—Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
Her work includes providing emotional support, assisting victims through the court process, and helping families cope with grief.
—Conor McGill, CBS News, 21 June 2026
Eighteen African destinations are served exclusively with the Boeing 737, demonstrating its importance in supporting network breadth and providing disciplined capacity.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations providing direct services within United Way Northwest Indiana’s service area.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 21 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for providing
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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
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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
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Zuppardi’s has operated a thriving wholesale program, supplying personal-sized frozen pizzas to supermarkets, bars and breweries in Connecticut as well as to pizza connoisseurs across the country, the city noted in a statement.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
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The company said the move doesn't change its commitment to supplying its customers.—
CJ Haddad,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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Cabrera, who opened with three perfect innings, quickly gave up a single, a double and a home run in the fourth, handing Colorado a 3-2 lead.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Those few extra seconds can be the difference between staying safe and handing a scammer your credit card, password or one-time code.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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It is designed for more conversational, complex, multi-step decisions that don’t fit neatly into a single search, the company said, such as planning a dinner party on a budget, or furnishing a room over time.—
Roy Stephen Canivel,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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Consider furnishing the patio with potted plants at different heights to build levels and create visual interest.—
Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
9 June 2026
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The open-air happy-hour atmosphere is laid-back, family-friendly, community-oriented, and tropical while still delivering on quality music.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
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This statement sandal captures the alternative aesthetic of Doc Marten combat boots while still delivering on comfort.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Verb
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That energy is converted and transmitted wirelessly to receiving stations on Earth, feeding directly into the grid as steady electricity.—
Brigitte Bren,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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Island Taste has been feeding Caymanians for close to forty years—their patties are nostalgia in pastry form.—
Baz Dreisinger,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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“Providing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/providing. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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