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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The question comes after a Wall Street Journal report last week saying that Netflix executives were considering adding in live channels that continuously stream one program or certain genres, in an effort to boost viewer engagement.

— Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026
That’s dangerous, considering the National Institute on Aging estimates that up to 1 in 5 women 50 and up have it— in fact, 1 in 2 of these women will break a bone as a result.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 16 July 2026

Definition of considering

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Investors will be keeping a close watch on the listing of SBI Fund Management next week, as strong post IPO gains would increase appetite for new issues.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 17 July 2026
Some executives are even traveling with armed guards, while others have taken to keeping a lower public profile.

— Maggie Harrison Dupré, Futurism, 16 July 2026

Definition of keeping

Verb

Doctors have a range of views regarding issues of both testosterone level monitoring as well as administration of TRT for low testosterone levels.

— Nina Shapiro, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Senate Bill 519 requires law enforcement agencies to publish records, video and audio files for the public regarding deaths that occur in law enforcement custody, including jail deaths.

— Theresa Clift July 17, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of regarding

Verb

Protein, vitamins, minerals and fiber still play an important role in supporting muscle health, energy levels and digestion.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 15, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Proceeds from Art+Film are funneled to LACMA’s focus to make film central to the museum’s curatorial program while also supporting its broader mission with exhibitions, acquisitions, educational programming and more.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

Definition of supporting

Verb

Mahan attributed the disorder to the scale and frequency of hosting 104 games across 39 days, while maintaining that the events and downtown remained safe overall.

— Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 19 July 2026
The group, which included students, recommended expanding pathways to advanced learning while maintaining high expectations.

— Meisha Porter, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026

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