as in to give
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 provide
Flint’s Forest Rangers club provides outdoor educational programming for kids ages four to 12, and the whole family can mine for sapphires or take on the ropes course together.
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Julie Bielenberg, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
The world demanded a simplified portrait; John provided it, and, after a while, the two merged.
—Jeffrey Eugenides, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2026
The team will provide an additional update on Saturday.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
The events — free, facilitated conversations meant to provide a space for parents and caregivers to share their experiences and build connections — have traditionally been attended primarily by mothers and female caregivers, the Kane County Health Department said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
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Julie Bielenberg, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
The world demanded a simplified portrait; John provided it, and, after a while, the two merged.
—Jeffrey Eugenides, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2026
The team will provide an additional update on Saturday.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
The events — free, facilitated conversations meant to provide a space for parents and caregivers to share their experiences and build connections — have traditionally been attended primarily by mothers and female caregivers, the Kane County Health Department said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for provide
Verb
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With its latest app update, American is now giving customers a fuller explanation behind every delay and cancellation.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Another version used the bubble-wand photo to give Graham a pink Cinderella-style dress and a set of Mini Mouse ears, complete with perky red bow.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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In a 2015 email, when Mead Johnson was considering supplying some of its formula to a researcher for a study, a company neonatologist expressed concern that the results could be spun to make the preemie product look unsafe.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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China supplies 40% of Australia’s jet fuel; Vietnam, the Philippines and Bangladesh also rely on Chinese fuel.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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At the home, on West First Avenue in Hialeah, rooms were well-furnished, clean and tidy.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Reclaiming and then furnishing these apartments was both practical and emotional.—
Shannon Fogg,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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The other standout was the breakfast basket that gets delivered like clockwork to your room each morning, including fresh pastries, muesli, fruit, yogurt, eggs, coffee, and juice.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Jaime, who had on a yellow reflective vest and a helmet, held up his phone near his supervisor’s and, courtesy of the FarEye app, instantly received the coördinates for the packages—a total of forty-five—he’d be delivering.—
Henry Alford,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Haley McCutcheon scored two late goals and the Orlando Pride handed Angel City its first loss of the season, 2-1, on Friday night.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Detectives say Bowen met with another man and handed him a bag that looked like a firearm case.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Provide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provide. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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