1
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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2
as in keeping
to pay the living expenses of
sufficient income to provide for his ever growing family
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for providing (for)
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In their 11 matches in all competitions, Arne Slot’s side have scored eight goals in the 83rd minute or later, with those late strikes keeping results on track but masking defensive deficiencies and a lack of coherence, at times, in attack.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025 -
For the first half of her tenure, Engelbert seemed to enjoy a positive relationship with the players, securing major corporate partners, working with the union on a collective-bargaining agreement that looked historic at the time, keeping the league afloat during the COVID pandemic.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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Beautiful clean coal has been a reliable energy source supporting American communities and economic growth for generations.—
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Since winning the primary in June, Mamdani has taken steps to come toward moderate voters who have been lukewarm in supporting him.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
1 Oct. 2025
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Euro zone inflation picks up pace European investors are considering various data releases on Wednesday.—
Tasmin Lockwood,Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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But doing just that could prove difficult, considering the litany of injuries the team is dealing with on the offensive side of the ball.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Infielder Miguel Rojas broke into a full sprint and dove to get the third out at third base, giving Snell a sixth scoreless inning and maintaining the stalemate while the Dodgers staved off having to go to the bullpen.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The studs on the side give the pants a dressier look while maintaining a comfy fit with drapey polyester legs and an elastic waistband.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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Breslow noted the duality of disappointment and optimism regarding the organization’s direction after years of building for the future.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Little time passed between the news of Gein’s crimes and speculation regarding his gender identity.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Providing (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/providing%20%28for%29. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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