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
Once your baby arrives, preventive steps include ensuring a healthy skin barrier to prevent easy access for triggers to enter the body and providing effective allergy care to reduce the risk of asthma developing.
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Dr. Daniel Digiacomo, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
Maintaining proper moisture and providing well-draining soil are essential to avoiding these diseases.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 7 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
Cal Fire officials said the terrain allows crews to practice both direct and indirect firefighting and fire-control techniques while providing agencies an opportunity to train together in incident command and fire ground tactical operations.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2026
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
—Allen Devlin, CBS News, 6 June 2026
Leo will meet with migrants and the humanitarian organizations providing care for them.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
The ferry is entirely electrically powered, with eight battery packs (~5,016 modules total, weighing 250 tonnes) providing >40 MWh of power.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
Local authorities are providing relief, medical care and resettlement assistance to affected residents, the news report said.
—Grant Peck, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Dr. Daniel Digiacomo, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
Maintaining proper moisture and providing well-draining soil are essential to avoiding these diseases.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 7 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
Cal Fire officials said the terrain allows crews to practice both direct and indirect firefighting and fire-control techniques while providing agencies an opportunity to train together in incident command and fire ground tactical operations.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2026
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
—Allen Devlin, CBS News, 6 June 2026
Leo will meet with migrants and the humanitarian organizations providing care for them.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
The ferry is entirely electrically powered, with eight battery packs (~5,016 modules total, weighing 250 tonnes) providing >40 MWh of power.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
Local authorities are providing relief, medical care and resettlement assistance to affected residents, the news report said.
—Grant Peck, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for providing
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Special commando units were also deployed to the location and carried out intelligence-gathering missions and drone operations, the other two sources said, giving Israel a valuable perch from which to see into northern Iran during the war.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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The show is still using some of those songs, giving the score’s relationship to the script a half-in, half-out near-jukebox feeling.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
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The base is used to store fuel reserves supplying the Russian military, according to the statement posted on Telegram.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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But there have been questions about their ties in recent years, with North Korea prioritizing cooperation with Russia by supplying troops and weapons to support its war against Ukraine.—
Hyung-Jin Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Ultimately, the Mariners took care of business in the 10th inning and won the contest 5-4, handing Baltimore its fourth loss in a row.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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İmamoğlu’s victory marked a departure, handing the city over to the CHP, the main opposition party.—
Kaya Genç,
The Dial,
9 June 2026
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According to a 2025 American Home Shield survey, the first year of homeownership can cost $86,698 when factoring in down payment, furnishing, renovations and tools purchased.—
Kathy Collins,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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After nearly eight decades of furnishing homes in the Charlotte region, a local retail fixture is preparing to dim its lights for the last time.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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Sparks end a three-game losing streak with an 89-72 win over expansion Portland, delivering their stingiest defensive performance of the season.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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While the circular economy is delivering real economic opportunity for millions of Americans, Jeffrey Zubricki, Etsy global head of advocacy and public policy, said too many microbusinesses face reporting requirements and cost structures that weren’t designed with them in mind.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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However, ticks go through several stages in their life cycle while feeding on different animal hosts like mice and deer.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2026
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These are important tools used for both feeding and building their dens and digging for other menu items such as mice, gophers, voles and shrews.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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“Providing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/providing. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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