PROVIDING (FOR) Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

providing (for)

verb

Definition of providing (for)

present participle of provide (for)

as in allowing (for)

to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies) the rules provide for emergency situations, spelling out certain exceptions

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as in keeping

to pay the living expenses of sufficient income to provide for his ever growing family

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In July, The Wall Street Journal reported that Tesla was considering a sale or spinoff of its China operations.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026
The Andersons are considering funding another major investigative endeavor for next year and are hoping to find some partners.

— Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of considering

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By keeping the true trunk baseline measurement a secret, Rockefeller Center prevents anyone from reverse-engineering the math to call them out.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 13 Nov. 2026
In a regulatory filing on Thursday, Nvidia said Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress will serve as interim CEO while keeping her finance role until a permanent successor is named.

— Ella Chakarian, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of keeping

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New details have emerged regarding the arrest of Thomas Markle, Meghan Markle’s father, on charges of possessing child pornography.

— Antonella Rossi, Vanity Fair, 11 Nov. 2026
South Holland police responded Friday evening to the 14800 block of Perry Avenue regarding a report of shots fired, the village said in a statement.

— Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of regarding

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There’s also evidence supporting some non-drug treatments for hot flashes, night sweats and sleep or mood problems, ACOG said.

— Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Stanley said drivers and bus monitors play an especially important role in supporting students with disabilities, including those who use wheelchairs.

— Jamal Goss, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of supporting

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Developing and maintaining them can also require substantial investment in sensors, computing infrastructure, software integration, and specialized expertise.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
Now King Ghidorah is back once again in Godzilla Minus Zero, maintaining his extraterrestrial origin story and once again challenging Godzilla to an epic kaiju battle.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 Nov. 2026

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