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
Malone characterized the opinion as providing a way for jails to avoid scrutiny and avoid responsibility for properly caring for inmates with serious medical conditions.
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2026
There are also muscle quality tests being developed in clinical trial settings, Navani says, to provide deeper insights into human muscle function.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
Under federal law, school districts must provide a free and appropriate public education to all students with disabilities.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2026
As part of the company’s incentive package, Hyundai has promised to provide jobs with an average wage of $58,105.
—Brian Moody, AJC.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2026
There are also muscle quality tests being developed in clinical trial settings, Navani says, to provide deeper insights into human muscle function.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
Under federal law, school districts must provide a free and appropriate public education to all students with disabilities.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2026
As part of the company’s incentive package, Hyundai has promised to provide jobs with an average wage of $58,105.
—Brian Moody, AJC.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for provide
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Meanwhile, Ishii said the council is focused on filling the five Police Accountability Board vacancies and finding Aguilar’s replacement, finalizing the board’s regulations, giving both oversight entities the necessary tools to succeed and restoring belief in the oversight process.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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McVay said the team would give the players time to digest the season and decide what might be next.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Due to weather conditions, firefighters initiated a second alarm as mutual aid from the Southington and New Britain Fire Departments supplied station coverage, according to fire officials.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
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The Factbook also supplied superlatives that trivia buffs could count on, issuing Daily Facts of historical and geographical significance.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
7 Feb. 2026
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Bonds are used to fund brick-and-mortar projects, which include constructing, equipping, maintaining and furnishing district facilities.—
Kendrick Calfee
February 11,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2026
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Snyder-Hill has since furnished a second request for Wexner’s name removal, which includes thousands of pages of documents and articles.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Keys delivered a flurry of winners to steal that set in a tiebreak, before pulling away.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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However, Musk is known for delivering bold statements and shifting timelines.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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Dad hands me the paper, the certificate of ownership from the National Archives.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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North Carolina regulators this week blocked Carolina Water Service from imposing a temporary rate increase, handing a short-term victory to thousands of homeowners already fighting a broader, long-term hike.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Provide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provide. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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