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
An environmental unit, an aircraft rescue and firefighting truck, providing foam from the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport were called to the scene, the department said.
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Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
Wang, the activist, is hoping that the high-tech industries that are now the nation's priority will help Shanxi's transition by providing jobs.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
The plan will not only support transit development, but also support housing development in the area by providing a guide on how to use the land around transit properties, like empty parking lots.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Platt highlighted that the new agreement comprises two parts – the first involving $12 billion of compute, where Nebius will be providing Meta with Vera Rubin systems in 2027; and a second part that allows Meta to purchase additional compute capacity of up to $15 billion.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
In addition to the F-15 that was shot down, an A-10 that was providing close air support during search-and-rescue operations was also damaged by Iranian fire and crashed after the pilot flew outside Iranian airspace.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 Apr. 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, 5 Apr. 2026
Each side says the other is not being realistic by offering too many tax cuts or not providing a coherent plan on how to pay for them.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
Supplemental Security Income is a program administered by the Social Security Administration providing benefits for those with limited or no income or resources, those aged 65 or older, and those who are blind or have a qualifying disability.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
Wang, the activist, is hoping that the high-tech industries that are now the nation's priority will help Shanxi's transition by providing jobs.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
The plan will not only support transit development, but also support housing development in the area by providing a guide on how to use the land around transit properties, like empty parking lots.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Platt highlighted that the new agreement comprises two parts – the first involving $12 billion of compute, where Nebius will be providing Meta with Vera Rubin systems in 2027; and a second part that allows Meta to purchase additional compute capacity of up to $15 billion.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
In addition to the F-15 that was shot down, an A-10 that was providing close air support during search-and-rescue operations was also damaged by Iranian fire and crashed after the pilot flew outside Iranian airspace.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 Apr. 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, 5 Apr. 2026
Each side says the other is not being realistic by offering too many tax cuts or not providing a coherent plan on how to pay for them.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
Supplemental Security Income is a program administered by the Social Security Administration providing benefits for those with limited or no income or resources, those aged 65 or older, and those who are blind or have a qualifying disability.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for providing
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The Rocus, also known as The Bone Wreck, ran aground while transporting a cargo of cow bones to be used as fertilizer on the island, thus giving Anegada's Cow Wreck Beach its unique name.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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All in all, Springs totaled seven scoreless innings, one hit, two walks, six strikeouts and 93 pitches before giving way to a bullpen that also blanked the Bombers.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The partnership will also see Broadcom supplying custom AI chips, known as TPUs, and infrastructure to Google through 2031.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Kay is serving a 22-year sentence for supplying Skaggs with a counterfeit pain pill that contained a lethal dose of fentanyl.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Democrats are aligning themselves with that mindset, handing Republicans the mantle of the AI-image party … and waiting for the backlash.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Using license plate data, police later located Bowen at an apartment complex in Plantation, where he was seen handing a bag resembling a firearm case to another man.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Those furnishing a guest room or dorm would likely find a twin XL best suited for the space, and small children should do just fine with a twin mattress.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Reclaiming and then furnishing these apartments was both practical and emotional.—
Shannon Fogg,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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The league and its clubs are actively delivering initiatives within local communities to address gender‑based abuse, including through the wider work of the Premier League Foundation and the funding of pilot projects.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Modern agriculture depends on precise timing of delivering nutrients to plants.—
Aya S. Chacar,
The Conversation,
6 Apr. 2026
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One 16-year-old male was charged with delinquent unlawful possession of a firearm, large capacity feeding device and ammunition and carrying a loaded firearm and is expected to be arraigned in West Roxbury District Court.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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The February personal consumption expenditures index — the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge — is due Thursday and will offer an early read on whether the oil shock is feeding through to prices in the world’s largest economy.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Providing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/providing. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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