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
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.
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Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 9 Mar. 2026
The administration may believe that the oil price shock will be short-lived and mitigated by providing naval escorts for tankers transiting Hormuz.
—Amena Bakr, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026
In different ways, each panelist has a hand in providing justice to crime victims and shaping opportunities for people in prison who want to grow.
—Adam Ashton, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
The Premier League side did take the lead shortly after the half-hour mark, Gudmundsson providing the delivery from the left and Longstaff controlling, swivelling and finishing superbly.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Miles was providing the only consistent offense for TCU.
—Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
Russia providing intel to target Americans.
—CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Binary thinking is simple, emotionally compelling, and often comforting, providing a sense of structure in a world of complexity.
—Gwilym Roddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Accessibility The Dean is acutely aware of accessibility needs and ensures every guest feels welcome through its partnership with Mobility Mogo, providing full transparency on accessibility features, complete with measurements and photos.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 9 Mar. 2026
The administration may believe that the oil price shock will be short-lived and mitigated by providing naval escorts for tankers transiting Hormuz.
—Amena Bakr, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026
In different ways, each panelist has a hand in providing justice to crime victims and shaping opportunities for people in prison who want to grow.
—Adam Ashton, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
The Premier League side did take the lead shortly after the half-hour mark, Gudmundsson providing the delivery from the left and Longstaff controlling, swivelling and finishing superbly.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Miles was providing the only consistent offense for TCU.
—Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
Russia providing intel to target Americans.
—CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Binary thinking is simple, emotionally compelling, and often comforting, providing a sense of structure in a world of complexity.
—Gwilym Roddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Accessibility The Dean is acutely aware of accessibility needs and ensures every guest feels welcome through its partnership with Mobility Mogo, providing full transparency on accessibility features, complete with measurements and photos.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for providing
Verb
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The universe is giving us space to integrate new desires without losing compassion for others.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The up-and-coming It girl is giving a masterclass in 90s nostalgia while giving it a fun, modern twist that is just so contagious.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Marzan was assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command in Des Moines — a unit tasked with supplying troops with food, fuel, ammunition and equipment — and deployed to Kuwait to support the war effort.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Matthew Hoen—NurPhoto/Getty Images Kayumi is accused of supplying one of the projectiles, police said.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
9 Mar. 2026
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Johnson found Hall early in his prep career at Plano East High School, handing the then-sophomore his first college offer.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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That is all the Philadelphia Phillies could hope for after essentially handing him the keys to the position in the offseason, which was somewhat of a gamble given the lack of depth options and Crawford’s body of work.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The home furnishing retailer is known for modern, aspirational furniture and decor that looks and feels high-end—but with discounts up to 62% off, there’s no need to pay luxury prices.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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According to court paperwork, Ian and Corrine Dryburgh have been charged with endangering the welfare of children, corruption of minors, and furnishing liquor to minors stemming from the incident that happened at a home in Plum Borough late last month.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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In addition to making the streaming service easier to use and access, Blackburn is intent on delivering programming about tennis and its personalities that can lure in more casual fans.—
Lucas Shaw,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Mulivai Levu hit his third home run of the series, delivering a two-run blast in the eighth to put UCLA in front.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This severe weather is feeding on well above-average temperatures that are spreading east, some of which may break more daily high temperature records.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Doncic’s brilliance was more than enough against the bottom-feeding Pacers, who, at 15-48, are playing more for lottery position than postseason hopes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Providing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/providing. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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